Electric Charge and Electric Force Lesson

Multiple Choice

The subatomic particles that make up an atom.

• solid, liquid, gas

• electrons, protons, nucleus

• energy, protons, nucleus

• electrons, protons, neutrons

Multiple Choice

All matter is made of _________.

• energy 

• atoms 

• electrons 

• compounds 

Multiple Choice

What is at the center of every atom?

• An electron

• A compound

• A molecule

• A nucleus

Multiple Choice

What does the nucleus of an atom contain?

• Electrons and neutrons

• Protons and neutrons

• Neutrinos and positrons

• DNA and RN

Multiple Choice

The positively charged particles of an atom are the ________.

• electrons

• protons

• neutrons

• protons & neutrons

Multiple Choice

__________ are negatively charged particles that are in the orbitals around the nucleus.

• protons

• nucleus

• neutrons

• electrons

Multiple Choice

Which is an electron?

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Select

What would cause two balloons to repel?

• one is positive and one is negative

• both balloons are positive

• both balloons are negative

• one balloon is positive and one is neutral

Multiple Choice

If an atom gains an electron it is a(n)

• Positive ion

• Negative ion

• Isotope

• Neutral Atom

Multiple Choice

If an atom loses an electron it is a(n)

• Positive ion

• Negative ion

• Isotope

• Neutral Atom

Multiple Choice

If the balloon was rubbed on the hair, the balloon has gained a negative charge, while the hair must have what charge?

• negative

• positive

• neutral

Multiple Choice

What happens when two materials are charged by rubbing against each other?

• both lose electrons

• both gain electrons

• one loses electrons

• no movement of electrons

Multiple Choice

Is Iron a Conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool

• Plastic

• Copper

• Glass

Multiple Choice

Is Wood a conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not

• A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

• An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not

• A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

Multiple Choice

A great conductor of energy is:

• wood

• plastic

• metal

• cloth