Charge and Static Charge
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Why does an atom have no charge?
It has equal numbers of positive protons and negative electrons.
What happens to the atom when electrons are removed?
The atom becomes positively charged.
What happens to the atom when electrons are added?
The atom becomes negatively charged.
How can insulating materials become charged?
When they’re rubbed with another insulating material.
Why do insulating materials become charged when rubbed by another?
Electrons are transferred from one material to the other.
What happens to the materials that gain electrons?
The material becomes negatively charged.
What happens to the materials that lose electrons?
The material becomes positively charged.
What does not transfer between materials?
Positive charges, the protons, and neutral charges, the neutron.
What’s electric charges measured in?
Coulombs C