current and charge

Question 1

what is the elemnatry charge

Answer 1

1.6x10^-19

Question 2

what is the relative charges of proton and electron

Answer 2

proton is +1e
electron is -1e

Question 3

2 reasons why current may be larger

Answer 3

greater number of electrons moving past a given point each second

same number of electrons moving faster through the metal

Question 4

can positive ions move

Answer 4

no but can vibrate

Question 5

what can structure of metal be seen as

Answer 5

crystal like structure or lattice of positive ions surrounded by number of free electrons

Question 6

what is an electrolyte

Answer 6

liquid that can conduct electric current

Question 7

what kind of solution is electrolyte

Answer 7

ionic solution

Question 8

which is the negative electrode and which is positive electrode

anode and cathodes

Answer 8

anode is positive elctrode
cathode is negative electrode

Question 9

define ocnventional current

Answer 9

a model used to describe the movement of charge in a circuit from

+ to -

Question 10

define electron flow

Answer 10

movement of electrons from - to +