Forces at a Distance Pt 1

Front

What type of atomic particle is responsible for static charges on objects?

Back

Electrons

Front

In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of what?

Back

Protons

Front

An object becomes charged when the atoms in the object gain or lose what?

Back

Electrons

Front

What happens when two negatively charged objects are brought near each other?

Back

They will repel each other.

Front

What types of charges repel each other?

Back

Positive and Positive

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive

Front

What is a neutral atom?

Back

An atom with an equal number of protons and electrons.

Front

What occurs during static electricity?

Back

The transfer of electrons between objects.

Front

What happens when a charged object comes into contact with a neutral object?

Back

The neutral object can become charged.