Static Electricity

Front

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

Back

Protons

Front

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

Back

Electrons

Front

What charge does a proton have?

Back

Positive (+)

Front

What charge does an electron have?

Back

Negative (-)

Front

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

Back

A negative charge.

Front

What is caused by static electricity?

Back

A lightning strike during a storm.

Front

An object becomes negatively charged by

Back

gaining electrons

Front

An object becomes positively charged by

Back

losing electrons

Front

A good example of a conductor is ___________________. Options: Rubber, Wool, Metal, Glass

Back

Metal

Front

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

Back

Rubber