Intro to Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.
A
electricity
2
Q
the atomic structure of any stable atom has an ________ number of electrons and protons.
A
equal
2
Q
An atom is the smallest particle of an element that retains the characteristics of that element.
A
atomic structure
2
Q
smallest particle that exhibits negative electrical charge
A
electrons
3
Q
this is the most commonly used metal in the electrical/electronics industry
A
copper
4
Q
electrical property of matter that exists because of an excess or deficiency of electrons.
A
electrical charge
