Static Electricity

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What charge does an electron have?

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Negative (-)

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An object becomes negatively charged by:

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gaining electrons

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Electricity flows well through conductors. A good example of a conductor is:

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Metal

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

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Protons

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Electricity does not flow well through insulators. A good example of an insulator is:

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Oil

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought close together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two objects with opposite charges are brought close together?

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They attract each other.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.