Static Electricity Quiz

Protons have...

• a negative charge.

• a positive charge

• no charge

Neutrons have...

• a negative charge.

• a positive charge

• no charge

Electrons have...

• a negative charge.

• a positive charge

• no charge

If a neutral object losses electrons it becomes...

• positively charged.

• negatively charged.

• neither, it stays neutral.

• objects can't lose electrons.

If a neutral object gains electrons it becomes...

• positively charged.

• negatively charged.

• neither, it stays neutral.

• objects can't lose electrons.

If a neutral object losses protons it becomes...

• STOP! Objects can't just lose protons.

• negatively charged.

• neither, it stays neutral.

• . positively charged.

The build up of excess electric charge on an object is called...

• current electricity.

• static electricity.

• a shock.

Materials which allow electrons to move easily are called...

• insulators.

• conductors.

• plastics.

• circuits.

Materials that electrons CANNOT move through easily are called...

• insulators.

• conductors.

• anti-conductors.

• metals.

Which of the following materials is a good example of an electrical conductor?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Glass