Static Electricity Basics

5. The name given to the force that holds the nucleus of an atom together.
8. The build up of electrons on an object.
10. This metal is the best conductor of electricity.
12. A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom which carries a positive charge.
13. The smallest subatomic particle which carries a negative charge.
15. The center of an atom that is home to the protons and neutrons
17. Creating a charge by directly transferring electrons from one object to another through touch.
18. Like charges will __.

1. Opposite charges will __.
2. While this metal isn't the best conductor of electricity, it is the most commonly used.
3. Glass,plastics, and this substance are all good insulators.
4. Creating a charge between objects that aren't actually touching.
6. removing electrons from an object is how you give it a ___ charge.
7. The sudden transfer of electrons from one object to another.
9. A substance which allows electrons to flow freely.
11. A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom which carries no charge.
14. adding electrons to an object is how you give it a ___ charge.
16. A substance which impedes the flow of electrons.