Practice - The Building Blocks of Charge: Protons and Electrons
Practice Questions
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What charge do protons carry?
💡 Hint: Think about the word 'proton' and its association with positivity.
Where are electrons located?
💡 Hint: Remember, they are not in the nucleus but outside of it.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which particle carries a negative charge?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge associated with each particle.
In a neutral atom, how do the charges of protons and electrons compare?
💡 Hint: Recall the balance of charges in a stable atom.
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Challenge Problems
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If an atom has 6 protons and 8 electrons, what is its overall charge? Describe the process of how this charge affects the atom's interactions with other atoms.
💡 Hint: Calculate the difference between protons and electrons.
Explain how static electricity can build up in a balloon when rubbed against hair, including charge transfer and the resulting charge on both.
💡 Hint: Think about which object gains or loses electrons during the process.
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