Understanding Static Electricity and Atoms

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can result in an electric discharge when the charge is released.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus made of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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The principle of conservation of charge states that the total electric charge in a closed system remains constant.

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

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They attract each other.

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What is the unit of electric charge?

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The unit of electric charge is the Coulomb.

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What is an electric field?

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An electric field is a region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow electric charge to flow freely, while insulators do not allow electric charge to flow easily.