Electric Charge and Static Electricity

Front

What happens when two rubbed balloons are brought near each other?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

Front

What charge does a proton have?

Back

Positive (+)

Front

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, what is its electrical charge?

Back

Neutral or no charge.

Front

What is the process of static charge build up when rubbing a balloon on hair called?

Back

Friction.

Front

What causes static electricity?

Back

An imbalance of positive and negative charges.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative (-) charge.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral or no charge (0).

Front

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

Back

They will repel each other.

Front

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

Back

They will attract each other.

Front

What is the term for the transfer of charge through direct contact?

Back

Conduction.