Electricity Flashcard

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What are like charges?

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Like charges are charges that repel each other. Examples include two electrons or two protons.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is a stationary electric charge that remains on an object and does not flow continuously.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. An example is chemical energy.

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What is the net charge of a neutral atom?

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The net charge of a neutral atom is 0, meaning it has an equal number of protons and electrons.

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What happens when an electron is removed from a neutral atom?

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Removing an electron from a neutral atom results in cation formation, giving the atom a positive charge.

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What is an electron?

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An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle found in all atoms.

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a neutral subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no charge.

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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The principle of conservation of charge states that the total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.