Static Electricity

Front

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

Back

A negative charge.

Front

Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________

Back

static electricity

Front

What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?

Back

Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons

Front

The girl's hair and the comb are attracting one another. The hair and the comb have

Back

opposite charges

Front

Which subatomic particle has a POSITIVE charge?

Back

Proton

Front

Is it possible to CREATE electrons?

Back

No, you can move them, but they are never created or destroyed.

Front

Two things with opposite charges will

Back

attract one another.

Front

What device uses static electricity? Options: toaster, copier, microwave, computer

Back

copier