Chemistry
When an atom gains or loses electrons it becomes??
Charged
The flow of charge, usually carried by electrons is called...
Electricity
What causes static electricity?
What is a connection of electric components that an electric charge can flow along?
Electric Circuit
What are the two types of circuits?
Series and Parallel?
What will happen when an atom gains electrons?
It will become negative
What can electricity travel through?
A Conductor
What causes the movement of charge or electrons?
Current Electricity
Where is electric current generated?
Source
In what circuit does all of the components connect end-to-end?
Series Circuit
Like charges ..
Repel
What can electricity not travel through?
Insulator
What is useful for powering modern technology in our daily lives?
Current Electricity
What is the control mechanism in a circuit?
Switch
What circuit has multiple paths for electrons to flow?
Parellel Circuit
Opposite charges and charged objects ...
Name a material that cannot pass through?
Metals..Salts...Graphite
What is electric charge flows in only one direction?
Direct Current (DC)
What items within the circuit uses the electricity to do work?
Load
What stays the same in a series circuit?
What happens to ebonite when ebonite and fur rub?
It becomes negative.
Name a material that cannot pass through?
Plastic..wood...rubber..glass..wool..ceramics
What is the flow of charge that changes direction periodically?
Alternating Current (AC)
What material is used in a circuit that allows the flow of electric current?
Conductor
What is commonly used because a failure in one device will not affect other devices?
Parallel Circuit