Static Electricity

What charge does an electron have?

• negative (-)
• positive (+)
• neutral or no charge (0)

Static electricity is 

• The balance of electrical charge on an object
• The imbalance of electrical charge on an object
• The discharge of electrical charge
• The build up of protons in the nucleus of an atom 

Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________.

• static electricity
• current electricity
• lightning
• electrons

What types of charges attract?

• Positive and Positive
• Positive and Neutral
• Negative and Neutral
• Positive and Negative

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What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?

• The doorknob sends a burst of electric current into your body

• Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob

• The doorknob sends millions of electrons into your finger

• Your finger becomes negatively charged

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An object becomes charged when the atoms in the object gain or lose

• electrons
• protons
• neutrons
• all of the above

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These are examples of

• Insulators

• Conductors

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These are examples of

• Conductors

• Insulators

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___________________ are materials that ALLOW heat and electricity to move easily through them.

• Conductors

• Insulators

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______________ are materials that RESIST the flow of heat or thermal energy.

• Conductors

• Insulators

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