Practice The Building Blocks of Charge: Protons and Electrons - 5.1.1 | Module 5: Electricity and Magnetism | IB Board Grade 9 Physics
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5.1.1 - The Building Blocks of Charge: Protons and Electrons

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What charge do protons carry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the word 'proton' and its association with positivity.

Question 2

Easy

Where are electrons located?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, they are not in the nucleus but outside of it.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which particle carries a negative charge?

  • Proton
  • Electron
  • Neutron

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the charge associated with each particle.

Question 2

In a neutral atom, how do the charges of protons and electrons compare?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the balance of charges in a stable atom.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate the difference between protons and electrons.

Question 2

Explain how static electricity can build up in a balloon when rubbed against hair, including charge transfer and the resulting charge on both.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which object gains or loses electrons during the process.

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