Flashcard Set on Ionization and Charge Distribution

Front

What happens to the air surrounding the plate when power is supplied?

Back

The air surrounding the plate is ionized into positive and negative ions by the heat of the candle.

Front

Which plate receives the largest distribution of ions?

Back

The negative plate receives the largest distribution of positive ions.

Front

Which plate receives the smallest distribution of ions?

Back

The positive plate receives the smallest distribution of negative ions.

Front

Why do positive ions have a greater distribution towards the negative plate?

Back

Positive ions have greater mass and atomic size.