Final Review #1 (Atomic Structure and Electrostatics)

Front

When a balloon is rubbed on clothes, it acquires a charge by ___________

Back

friction

Front

The charge of an electron is ___________

Back

negative

Front

Where can an electric field be found?

Back

in the space surrounding a charged object

Front

In order for an atom to be neutral, what has to be true?

Back

The atom has the same number of protons and electrons

Front

If two charged objects are moved farther apart, their electric potential energy will ___________

Back

increase

Front

What is the basic unit of electric charge?

Back

Coulomb (C)

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.

Front

What is an ion?

Back

An atom or molecule that has a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Front

What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

Back

Conductors allow electric charge to flow easily, while insulators do not.

Front

What is an electric field?

Back

A region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.