2.1 Static Electricity and Current

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10 questions
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What will happen if two oppositely charged particles are brought near each other?

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Match each subatomic particle to its charge

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
proton
positive charge
neutron
zero charge
electron
negative charge
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Which of the following are true about atoms? Select all correct answers.

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If an atom gains an electron what will be its charge?

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If an atom loses an electron what will be its charge?

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When a balloon is rubbed on your hair, electrons move from the hair to the balloon. Which of the following are true? Select all correct answers.

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When a balloon is rubbed on your hair, electrons move from the hair to the balloon. You notice your hair stands straight up. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

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Match the following terms with their definitions

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
neutral
Electrical charge that is not moving
repel
Electrical charge that is moving
atom
no charge
attract
smallest piece of a chemical element
static electricity
bring together
electric current
push away
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What are the units used to measure electric current?

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This is a model of the an atom of Helium. Which particles are represented by the yellow circles on the outer ring?