Electricity Unit Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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What are the 3 atomic particles called
A
Electron
Proton
Neutron
2
Q
Proton
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Positively charged particle
Attracted to electrons
3
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Electron
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Negatively charged particle
Attracted to protons
4
Q
More protons than electrons=
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Positive charge Positive ion (cation)
5
Q
More electrons than protons=
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Negative charge Negative ion(anion)
6
Q
Neutrons
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No net charge
7
Q
Friction
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Rubbing one object on another object and causes the transfer of electrons
8
Q
Conduction
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Charged object contacts another and causes the transfer of electrons
9
Q
Induction
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Charged object come close to another and causes the rearrangement in the non charged object
10
Q
Grounding
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Process of connecting a charged object to the ground
11
Q
Conductors
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Materials that can move electrons easily
Metals especially copper
12
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Insulators
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Materials that do not move electrons easily
Wood and rubber
