Electricity

Electricity is caused by movement of atoms 

• True 
• False 

Atoms are usually not charged, they are usually neutral. 

• True 
• False 

Movement of atoms causes protons to jump from one atom to another

• True 
• False 

If electrons leave an atom, the atom is... 

• Positively charged 
• Negatively charged 
• Remains neutral 
• Balanced 

After static charge, electrons always jump across a gap causing a spark. 

• True 
• False 

When electrons jump across the gap in static electricity the energy is converted into 

• Potential energy 
• Elastic energy
• Sound & Light 
• Gravitational energy 

Two protons are likely to.. 

• Attract
• Repel

Current electricity is caused by electrons that move through a wire. 

• True 
• False 

Which is an example of current electricity? 

• Turning on a light bulb
• Getting a shock when opening the car door 

Which is an example of static electricity? 

• Lightning 
• Circuit