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: Positive and neutral, Positive and negative, Positive and neutral, Negative and negative

Back

Negative and negative

Front

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

Back

electrons

Front

If you rub a glass rod with a piece of silk, the rod becomes positively charged. What happens to the silk?

Back

The silk has become negatively charged.

Front

What happens to charges in a neutral surface when a charged object is brought near without touching?

Back

polarization

Front

Charging by ____ occurs when electrons are transferred from one object to another by direct contact.

Back

conduction

Front

What method of static charging is shown in this picture? Options: Polarization, Friction, Induction, Conduction

Back

Friction

Front

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

Back

neutral or no charge

Front

If an object has more negative charges than positive charges, its electrical charge is...

Back

negative

Front

___________________ are materials that ALLOW heat and electricity to move easily through them.

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Conductors