6th Science-5.1 & 5.2-Electricity Study Guide

Front

Electricity is the flow of ________.

Back

electrons

Front

Which of the following is NOT a good conductor of electricity?

• Copper
• Aluminum
• Rubber
• Gold

Back

Rubber

Front

What is electric current?

Back

A measure of how much electric charge flows through a conductor in a given time

Front

What is an electric current?

Back

the flow of electricity

Front

Why did Malik's socks stick to his shirts after removing them from the dryer?

Back

The rubbing between his socks and shirts made them stick together.

Front

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

Back

Lightning

Front

Electrons are STATIC (not moving). The charge is built up on an object (this electricity is found in nature).

Back

Static Electricity

Front

What is the overall charge on the balloon in Diagram B?

Back

negative

Front

When you rub a balloon on your head, the _________ move from your hair to the balloon.

Back

electrons

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.