Understanding Atomic Structure and Electricity

Understanding Atomic Structure and Electricity

Assessment

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Physics, Science, Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Static electricity can occur unexpectedly, like when touching a doorknob. It involves the movement of electrons between atoms, leading to charge imbalance. Conductors allow easy electron flow, while insulators resist it. This phenomenon is not just a minor nuisance indoors but can also manifest as lightning outdoors, a powerful natural force.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three types of particles that make up an atom?

Protons, Electrons, and Photons

Electrons, Neutrons, and Photons

Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

Neutrons, Electrons, and Ions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when electrons move from one object to another?

A charge imbalance occurs

The objects become electrically neutral

The objects become magnetic

The objects become positively charged

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the quick movement of electrons that causes a spark?

Electron jump

Static discharge

Electric flow

Charge transfer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of material is more likely to allow electrons to flow easily?

Rubber

Insulators

Conductors

Plastics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is static build-up more likely to occur with insulators?

They have tightly bound electrons

They have loosely bound electrons

They are magnetic

They are good conductors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after walking on a rug?

Your body becomes electrically neutral

Electrons jump from the doorknob to your hand

The doorknob becomes positively charged

The rug loses all its electrons

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common result of static electricity in the great outdoors?

Thunder

Lightning

Rain

Wind

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