Static Electricity BrainPOP

What are negatively charged particles called?

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Electrons

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Static electricity is caused by...

• a steady flow of electrons along a circuit.

• a single, sudden release of electrons.

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How does Static Electricity occur?

• a buildup of electrons is transferred from one place to another

• the friction from objects produces electrons from the air

• a buildup of protons is transferred from one place to another

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True/False: Opposite charges repel one another.

• False

• True

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What charge do electrons have?

• positive

• negative

• neutral

If protons and electrons are equal, what kind of charge do they have?

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

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Electrons orbit the _______.

• orbitals

• nucleus

• valence electrons

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Why are metals a good conductor?

• because they release electrons

• because electrons flow through them easily

• because they slow down the movement of electrons

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Why are insulators important?

• Insulators are important because they conduct electricity very well.

  
  

  Example: Copper is an insulator, so it's used in electrical wiring.

• Insulators are important because they conduct electricity poorly.

  
  

  Example: Silicon is an insulator and is used in delicate instruments (computers, cell phones, etc.) to conduct small amounts of electricity.

• Insulators are important because they don't allow electrons to move through them.

  
  

  Example: Rubber gloves can act as insulators and help protect you from electrical shock.

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Rubber naturally _______ electrons.

• collects

• destroys

• gives away

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