Current Flashcards
1
Q
What holds an electron around the nucleus
A
Force of attraction
2
Q
Outer orbit of atom
A
Valence shell
3
Q
Electron in outer orbit
A
Valence electron
4
Q
Polarity of electron
A
Negative
5
Q
If electron is removed from atom, atom is now
A
Unbalanced atom/ion
6
Q
Electron is removed from atom, electron is now
A
Free electron
7
Q
Electron flow is always
A
Negative to positive
8
Q
If current were to flow from + to - it is?
A
Conventional current flow
9
Q
Circuit symbol for current
A
I
10
Q
Measurement for current
A
Amperes