(G4-2) Final_Science_Chapter12_LS4 Electriciry

Most matter has the same number of positive charges as negative charges.

The charges cancel each other out.

This means that the matter is _______-it has no overall electrical charge.

A _______ means something has more of one kind of charge than the other.

the buildup of charged particles on a surface

Plastic wrap tends to accept negative charges.

What would happen if you rubbed a balloon with plastic wrap?

How have you experienced static electricity?

fast movement of charge

_________ is the discharge of static electricity during a storm.

A flow of electrical charges is known as an ________ _______.

a complete path through which electricity can flow

the flow of electrical charges through a circuit.