Electric charges and forces

Front

Unlike or opposite charges

Back

Attract

Front

Which of the following statements is false? An object with fewer electrons than protons has a net positive charge, Negative electrons orbit a positive nucleus full of protons, Electrons can travel freely through any substance, Different materials hold electrons with different strengths

Back

Electrons can travel freely through any substance

Front

When two objects touch, which object becomes negatively charged?

Back

The object that holds electrons more tightly.

Front

Atoms are electrically ___________

Back

Neutral

Front

A particle that has more protons than electrons is

Back

Positively charged.

Front

What is an electric charge?

Back

A property of subatomic particles that causes them to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

Front

What are the two types of electric charges?

Back

Positive and negative.

Front

What happens when two like charges are brought together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when a positive charge and a negative charge are brought together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

The buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.