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: Electrostatic Series Block:
Atoms
Electrons
Negative
Word Bank
Neutral
Neutron
Nucleus
Positive
Proton
Static charge
1.
Static electricity is also known as _________________________________. This refers to the build-up of electric charge in one place.
2.
All matter is made of tiny particles called __________________________________.
3.
The positively charged ________________________ is the center of the atom. It consists of positively charges subatomic particles called _________________, and subatomic particles with no charge called __________________.
4.
The negatively charged subatomic particles called _____________ occupy the area around the nucleus.
5.
An object is uncharged or ___________________ when the number of positive charges equals the number of negative charges
6.
If an atom loses an electron, it has more protons than electrons. This atom will have an overall
____________________ charge.
7.
If an atom gains an electron, it has more electrons than protons. This atom will have an overall
____________________________ charge.
8.
Complete the blanks for the following two materials
Object 1: Rubber
Object 2: Glass
Material with the stronger hold on electrons: ________________________________
The final charge on object 1: ________ The final charge on object 2: _______

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9.
Draw charges of each of the following objects so they are neutral to begin, and their charge after rubbing them together. Complete the blanks below about what would happen when these materials are rubbed together.
Before
After
Object 1: Glass beaker Object 2: Polyester cloth
Material with the stronger hold on electrons: ________________________________
The final charge on the glass beaker: ________ The final charge on the polyester cloth: _______
10.
Draw charges of each of the following objects after they have become charged. Complete the blanks below about what would happen when these materials are rubbed together.
After
Object 2: Plastic Rod Object 2: Wool
Material with the stronger hold on electrons: ________________________________
The final charge on the plastic rod: ________ The final charge on the wool: _______
11.
The Law of Electric Charges states that two ____________________ charges will attract, while charges that are the same will _____________________.
12.
Explain how a charged balloon can attach to a neutral wall.
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