Current Flashcards
What holds the electron in orbit around the nucleus?
Force of attraction
What is the outer orbit of the atom called?
The Valence Shell
What is the electron in the outer orbit called?
The Valence Electron
What is the polarity of an electron?
Negative
If an electron is removed from an atom, by an external force, the electron is now know as…?
A free electron
If an electron is removed, by an external force, the atom is now know as a…?
A positive ion
Electron flow is always…?
Negative to positive
Draw and label production of an electrical current.
If current were to flow +ve to -ve, it would be called…?
Conventional Current Flow
What is the circuit symbol for current?
I
What is the unit of measurement of current?
Amps
Draw and label an electric cell
Draw and sketch electron flow.
What is current? (Number)
1 amp = 6.241×10^18