Static Electricity

Front

In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of _______.

Back

Protons

Front

If two charges repel each other, the two charges must be:

Back

negative and negative

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

An object becomes charged when the atoms in the object gain or lose: electrons, protons, neutrons, all of the above

Back

electrons

Front

What types of charges attract?

Back

Positive and Negative

Front

What charge does a proton have? Options: negative (-), positive (+), neutral or no charge (0)

Back

positive (+)

Front

What charge does an electron have? Options: negative (-), positive (+), neutral or no charge (0)

Back

negative (-)

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

Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

Which of the following is caused by static electricity? Options: a stove getting hot when it is turned on, a magnet being attracted to a refrigerator, a lightning strike during a storm, a light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on

Back

a lightning strike during a storm

Front

What is static electricity caused by?

Back

An imbalance (different amounts) of positive and negative charges