Static Electricty
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What is the buildup of positive or negative charges on an object

Static electricity

100

To charge an object by bringing a changed object close enough to it, causing a rearrangement of the charges

Induction

100

The process of creating an electric charge on an object by rubbing it against another object.

Friction

200

When an atom has more electrons than protons

Negative charge

200

A push or a pull

Electric Force

200

What is conduction?

The transfer of a charge through direct contact. 

300

What is an atom?

Smallest unit of matter. It contains protons, neutrons, and electrons.

300

When an atom has more protons than electrons

Positive Charge

300

A basic charge of the tiny particles that make up matter. The charge can be positive or negative. 

Electric Charge

400

To pull together

Attract

400

What does Repel mean?

To push something away or move part. 

400

What are electrons?

are the negatively charged particles of an atom. 

500
A material that allows electricity to pass through easily

Conductor

500

What is an insulator

A material that DOES NOT allow electricity to pass through easily.