Electricity (Form 1). Flashcards
Objects can be charged differently. Name the different charges.
Objects can be positively charged, negatively charged, or neutral (no charge).
What are atoms made up of?
Atoms are made up of negatively charged electrons, positively charged protons, and neutrons that have no charge.
Describe a material that is electrically neutral.
A material that is electrically neutral has an equal number of positive and negative charges.
State what happens if an object gains electrons.
If an object gains electrons, it will become more negatively charged.
State what happens if an object loses electrons.
If an object loses electrons, it will become more positively charged.
There are two different types of electricity: Name them.
There are two different types of electricity: Static and current electricity.
Describe current electricity.
Current electricity is the flow of charged particles through a conductor.
Describe static electricity.
Static electricity is a type of electricity that results from a build-up of charge on an object.
Describe static electricity.
Static electricity is a type of electricity that results from a build-up of charge on an object.
What are conductors?
Materials that allow electric current to flow through them easily are called conductors.
What are insulators?
Materials that do not allow electric current to flow through them are called insulators.
What is an electric circuit?
In order for an electric current to flow, there must be a complete path through which the electrons can move. This path is called an electric circuit.
