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 _________________ (Options: static electricity, current electricity, lightning, electrons)

Back

static electricity

Front

The positively charged particle in an atom, never leaves the nucleus, determines the element.

Back

proton

Front

During a lab a balloon was rubbed with a wooly fabric. This is an example of which type of charging?

Back

friction

Front

What types of charges attract?

Back

Positive and Negative

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

Front

Which of the following is caused by static electricity?

Back

a lightning strike during a storm

Front

An object that is neutral contains the same number of electrons and protons.

Back

True

Front

The negatively charged particle in an atom, moves freely, can be released, shared, or “stolen” from an atom

Back

electron

Front

The charging of an object by the contact of a charged object to a neutral object (like touching a door knob).

Back

conduction