Final Review #1 (Atomic Structure and Electrostatics)

Front

Where can an electric field be found?

Back

In the space surrounding a charged object.

Front

What happens to the field strength as the distance between two charged objects decreases?

Back

The strength increases.

Front

In order for an atom to be neutral, what must be true?

Back

The atom has the same number of protons and electrons.

Front

What happens to a glass rod when it is rubbed with silk?

Back

The glass rod loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

Front

What charge does an atom have after gaining an electron?

Back

Negative.

Front

What is an electric field?

Back

A region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

Front

What is the relationship between charge and distance in electrostatics?

Back

As the distance between two charges decreases, the force between them increases.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.