Atoms
The three small particles that make up an atom.
Protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What is electricity?
A form of energy.
These materials, like copper and water, allow electricity to follow through them.
Conductors.
Coal, oil, and natural gas are all grouped together under this name.
This is one simple thing you can do when leaving a room to save electricity.
Turn off the lights.
The center part of an atom where protons and neutrons are located.
The nucleus.
Electricity flows back and forth in this type of current.
Alternative Current (AC).
If one bulb stops working in this type of circuit, the other bulbs will stay lit because they are on different paths.
A parallel circuit.
This is the type of energy stored inside the food we eat.
Chemical energy.
Instead of using a car to go somewhere nearby, you can do this to reduce your carbon footprint.
Walk or bike.
An atom with extra electrons has a _________ charge.
Negative
Battery powered electronics are examples of this current.
Direct Current (DC).
In this specific type of circuit, there is only one path for the current to flow.
A series circuit.
True or False: All forms of energy can be transformed from one type to another and back again.
True.
Residential energy refers to all the energy that is required to power this.
A house.
An atom is considered "neutral" when it has an equal number of these two particles:
Protons and electrons.
The most extreme example of static electricity.
Lightning.
Rubber, wood, and glass are examples of
Insulators.
This energy source uses moving water to spin turbines and create electricity.
Hydro energy.
In Canada, this specific sector of society consumes the most energy.
The industrial sector.
Electricity is specifically defined as the flow of these.
Electrons
This is the unit used to measure the amount of electricity flowing through a line at any given position.
Amps.
This is the correct order of how electricity is produced and delivered to your home.
Turbine → Generator → Power Lines → Home.
This is the main reason why renewable energy (like solar or wind) is better for the planet than non-renewable energy.
It does not run out and it does not produce harmful emissions.