Static Electricity

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Static electricity happens when _____ build up.

Back

electrons

Front

When things are attracted to each other they _____.

Back

move toward each other

Front

If there are more protons than electrons, an atom will have a _____ charge.

Back

positive

Front

When there are the same number of protons and electrons, the atom has no charge.

Back

True

Front

_____ objects are made of atoms.

Back

All

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What are protons?

Back

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What are electrons?

Back

Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

Back

Electrons move from your hair to the balloon, creating static electricity.

Front

What is an atom?

Back

The basic unit of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.