Static Electricity

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In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of _______. Options: Neutrons, Orbits, Protons, Subatomic Particles

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Protons

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An object becomes charged when the atoms in the object gain or lose...

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electrons

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If you rub a glass rod with a piece of silk, the rod becomes positively charged. This means that.....

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the silk has become negatively charged.

Front

What will happen when two balloons rubbed with wool are brought near each other?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

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

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A negative charge.

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Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________ (Options: static electricity, current electricity, lightning, electrons)

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static electricity

Front

What types of charges attract? Options: Positive and Positive, Positive and Neutral, Negative and Neutral, Positive and Negative

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Positive and Negative

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Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?

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Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?

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Only negative charges can move from one material to another.

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True

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