Atoms and Static Electricity

Which of the following is the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

• Electricity

• Static electricity

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

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Which parts of an atom have a positive charge?

• proton

• electron

• nucleus

• neutron

Which of the following flows through electrical wires and powers electronics items, from light bulbs to televisions?

• Static electricity

• Neutron current

• Nucleus charges

• Electric current

Which of the following parts of an atom have a negative charge?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Electricity

Which of the following parts of an atom have no charge?

• proton

• electron

• neutron

• nucleus

Which of the following causes the crackling sound heard from the electrons being pulled away from each other when the clothes from a dryer are separated?

• Electric current

• Nucleus charges

• Neutron current

• Static electricity

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_______________ are the basis for everything in the universe. All matter is composed of these.

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Removing electrons would leave an atom with:

• more negative than positive charges

• more positive than negative charges

• an equal amount of electrons and protons

• no electrons or protons

When a balloon is charged by rubbing it on hair, the balloon picks up extra:

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

• none of the above

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A positive charge _____________ a negative charge.

• attracts

• repels

• does nothing to

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