Atoms
The inside of an atom contains these three things
Neutrons, Electrons, and Protons
The word "generate" means this
Make or create
When electricity is sent out in one direction before switching and is sent the other direction its called this
Alternating current (AC)
This is a combination of different items that conduct electricity
A battery
Electricity comes from the ancient Greek work "elektron" which means this
Amber
Flowing electricity must always move in this shape
Circle
To much of this would blow out the light bulbs when you turn them on
When the current only flows one way it's called this
Direct current (DC)
This part of the atom has a positive charge
Protons
The power you use travels through a special system called this
An electric grid
A shorter electrical path is called this
Short circuit
This measures the energy of the electrical charge
Volts
Atoms are called "ions" when they gain or lose this
Electrons
These three things are usually used to heat water
Coal, oil or nuclear energy
When something reduces an electrical currents its called this
Resistance
When two different metals are connected by an ionic solution this occurs
Chemical reaction
Stored electrical energy
Electrostatic energy (static electricity)
These three things are needed for electric grids to run
Power plants, power lines, and transformers
These three things are needed to make a circuit
A power source, a load, and wires
This woman discovered how to produce electricity
Alessandro Volta