Exploring Chemistry Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
An arc light generates light as electricity jumps across the gap between two ____ electrodes.
A
carbon
2
Q
Alessandro Volta built the first
A
battery to produce electric current
3
Q
Current electricity is due to the motion of
A
electrons
4
Q
The one who unwisely tasted and sniffed new chemicals was
A
Humphry Davy
5
Q
Davy discovered potassium by treating potash with
A
electricity from a strong battery
6
Q
Was static electricity known or unknown to the ancient Greeks?
A
no
