science vocab test Flashcards
1
Q
the build up of positive or negative charges on an object.
A
static electricity
2
Q
a push or a pull
A
force
3
Q
smallest unit of matter. It contains protons, neutrons and electrons.
A
atoms
4
Q
to push something away or move apart
A
repel
5
Q
to pull together
A
attract
6
Q
a material that allows electricity to pass through easily.
A
conductor
7
Q
a material that DOES NOT allow electricity to pass through easily.
A
insulator
8
Q
the process of creating an electric charge on an object by rubbing it against another object.
A
friction
9
Q
positive charge
A
protons
10
Q
negative charge
A
electrons
11
Q
no charge
A
neutrons
12
Q
where are protons and neutrons found in an atom?
A
in the center of the atom
13
Q
where is the electrons found in an atom?
A
in the outer orbits
