Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
atom
A
the basic unit of a chemical element.
2
Q
proton
A
a positively charged elementary particle that is a fundamental constituent of all atomic nuclei.
3
Q
electron
A
an elementary particle that is a fundamental constituent of matter, having a negative charge.
4
Q
neutron
A
an elementary particle having no charge, mass slightly greater than that of a proton.
5
Q
attract
A
to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach.
6
Q
repel
A
to drive or force back.
7
Q
static electricity
A
a stationary electric charge built up of an insulating material.
