Static Electricity

Front

What is the difference between attract and repel?

Back

To attract is to pull something closer and repel is to push something away.

Front

What are the three main parts of an Atom?

Back

Proton, Neutron and Electron

Front

What charge does a Proton have?

Back

Positive (+)

Front

What charge does an Electron have?

Back

Negative (-)

Front

What charge does a Neutron have?

Back

Neutral or no charge (0)

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

What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?

Back

Electrons from the carpet travel from our finger to the door knob.

Front

Electric charges that are alike _____ each other

Back

Repel

Front

Electric charges that are different _______ each other

Back

Attract

Front

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

Back

Static Electricity