Static Electricity 1

This orbiting subatomic particle is responsible for electrical charge due to its movement between atoms.

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electron

• Negitron

Answer explanation

Electrons can be gained or lost by atoms, creating an electrical charge.

This type of material allows the free flow of electrons through it.

• Insulator

• Conductor

Answer explanation

Thing like metal wires are conductors that allow the flow of electrons with minimal resistance.

True or False: Materials become positively charged by gaining protons.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Materials cannot gain or lose protons, only electrons. A material becomes positively charged by losing electrons, giving it a net positive charge.

A material that is electrically charged has an imbalance of electrons to protons. What charge does a material have when it has more electrons than protons?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Answer explanation

More electrons than protons means a net negative charge.

What charge does a material have when it has lost electrons?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Answer explanation

Less electrons than protons means a net positive charge

True or false: Static charges form on insulators when there is an imbalance of charge that is 'stuck' or static.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Static charge is when there is an imbalance of charge and that charge is trapped, or ‘static’ stationary. It occurs in insulating materials like plastics…