Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What are all substances made from?
A
Atoms
2
Q
What happens to an atom if it gains an electron?
A
It becomes negative
3
Q
What charge are electrons?
A
Negative
4
Q
Which is an example of the build-up of static electricity?
A
Lightning
5
Q
What will happen to two objects with the same static charge?
A
They will repel
6
Q
What will happen to two objects with the opposite static charge?
A
They will attract
7
Q
What happens to an atom if it loses an electron?
A
They become positive
8
Q
Which part of atoms cause static electricity?
A
The electrons
9
Q
What machine is used by teachers to show static electricity?
A
Van de Graaff generator
10
Q
Static electricity produces what type of force?
A
a non-contact force
