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Static electricity refers to...
The movement of electrons through a wire
A charge that tends to stay in one place
Protons
Neutrons
What are atoms?
The smallest building blocks of molecules that have unique properties
Liars
Compounds that are made up of many groups of molecules
Neutrons
True or False: Positive charges move, negative charges stay in place
True
False
What charge do electrons carry?
No charge, they are neutral
Positive
Negative
If an object has more negative charges than positive charges, what is the overall charge?
Positve
No charge
Negative
Like charges:
Repel
Attract
Don't do anything
What is a conductor?
A material that inhibits the flow of electrons
A material that allows electrons to flow easily
A material that eliminates electrons
A material that generates protons
What is a ground?
An underground electrical wiring system
An object that inhibits the flow of electrons
An object that can supply or receive a large number of electrons from a charged object
An object that allows electrons to flow easily
What is lighting an example of?
Conductivity
Discharge
Grounding
Electrocution
Why does rubbing a ballon on your hair negatively charge the balloon?
The ballon has a weak hold on electrons
Your hair destroys positive charges on the ballon
The balloon is sad
The balloon has a stronger hold on electrons than your hair does
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