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What is the unit of electric charge?
What is the unit of electric charge?
What occurs when an atom gains an electron?
What occurs when an atom gains an electron?
Which of the following describes an uncharged atom?
Which of the following describes an uncharged atom?
What determines whether an atom becomes a cation or anion?
What determines whether an atom becomes a cation or anion?
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What is the relationship between electric field and electric force?
What is the relationship between electric field and electric force?
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What defines electrical potential difference?
What defines electrical potential difference?
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What characterizes electropositive elements?
What characterizes electropositive elements?
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How many electrons are in one Coulomb of charge?
How many electrons are in one Coulomb of charge?
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an element from a compound?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an element from a compound?
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In the context of atomic structure, what does the atomic number represent?
In the context of atomic structure, what does the atomic number represent?
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What is the role of electrons in an atom?
What is the role of electrons in an atom?
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What term is used to describe the smallest part of a compound that retains all its properties?
What term is used to describe the smallest part of a compound that retains all its properties?
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How do electrons transition between orbits in the Bohr atomic model?
How do electrons transition between orbits in the Bohr atomic model?
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Why is the mass of an electron often neglected in atomic mass calculations?
Why is the mass of an electron often neglected in atomic mass calculations?
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What type of charge do protons carry?
What type of charge do protons carry?
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What is the relationship between atomic number and electron configuration in a neutral atom?
What is the relationship between atomic number and electron configuration in a neutral atom?
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What is the unit of potential difference?
What is the unit of potential difference?
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How is 1 Ampere of current defined?
How is 1 Ampere of current defined?
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If 2 Amperes of current flow through a conductor for 1 minute, how many coulombs pass through?
If 2 Amperes of current flow through a conductor for 1 minute, how many coulombs pass through?
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What does the current density (J) measure?
What does the current density (J) measure?
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What type of current flows in one direction only?
What type of current flows in one direction only?
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What is the practical unit of resistance?
What is the practical unit of resistance?
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Which of the following describes conductance?
Which of the following describes conductance?
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What principle explains the production of static electricity by friction?
What principle explains the production of static electricity by friction?
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the nth shell according to the formula $N_e = 2n^2$?
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the nth shell according to the formula $N_e = 2n^2$?
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Which type of material has more than four valence electrons and does not allow electricity to flow easily?
Which type of material has more than four valence electrons and does not allow electricity to flow easily?
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What is required for a valence electron to escape its shell and become a free electron?
What is required for a valence electron to escape its shell and become a free electron?
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Semiconductors are defined as materials that have how many valence electrons?
Semiconductors are defined as materials that have how many valence electrons?
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In the context of atomic structure, what does the conduction band represent?
In the context of atomic structure, what does the conduction band represent?
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What characterizes a conductor in terms of valence electrons?
What characterizes a conductor in terms of valence electrons?
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What is the forbidden band in an atom?
What is the forbidden band in an atom?
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What unit is commonly used to measure the energy gap between the valence band and the conduction band?
What unit is commonly used to measure the energy gap between the valence band and the conduction band?
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Study Notes
Nature of Electricity
- Electricity is a form of energy defined by electric charge, voltage, and current, enabling work to be done.
- Electrical energy is specifically associated with electric charges.
Basic Physics Fundamentals
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Elementary Particles:
- Electrons: negatively charged.
- Protons: positively charged.
- Neutrons: electrically neutral.
Structure of Matter
- Matter consists of atoms, which are made up of subatomic particles (electrons, protons, and neutrons).
- Elements: substances formed from identical atoms, representing the fundamental identity of materials.
- Compounds: made from different atoms or elements combining.
- Molecules: smallest unit of a compound retaining its properties.
Atomic Properties
- Atomic Number: number of protons in an atom's nucleus; equal to electrons in a neutral atom, determining its periodic table position.
- Atomic Mass: total mass of an atom, summing protons and neutrons while neglecting electron mass.
Bohr Atomic Model
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in defined paths (orbits), defined by quantum numbers.
- Maximum electron capacity in a shell is given by the formula: Ne = 2n².
- Valence Shell: outermost shell filled with electrons; valence electrons can become free electrons leading to electrical current.
Electrical Classifications of Material
- Conductors: materials with less than 4 valence electrons, allowing easy electrical flow.
- Semiconductors: exactly 4 valence electrons, presenting intermediate electrical properties.
- Insulators: more than 4 valence electrons, restricting electrical flow due to lack of free electrons.
Energy Bands
- Energy Gap: minimum energy needed for a valence electron to become free, measured in electron volts (eV).
- Valence Band: the highest energy level before conduction; contains valence electrons.
- Conduction Band: where free electrons exist, having higher energy than in the valence band.
- Forbidden Band: energy region between allowed bands where no electrons exist.
Coulomb (Unit of Charge)
- Charged matter is influenced by elementary particles, with electric charge measured in Coulombs (C).
- Coulomb Definition: 1 C = 6.242 x 10¹⁸ electrons.
- Negative charge of an electron: -1.602 x 10⁻¹⁹ C; positive charge of a proton: 1.602 x 10⁻¹⁹ C.
- Ion: charged atom resulting from electron loss or gain; categorized as Cation (positive) or Anion (negative).
Electric Field and Force
- Charged bodies generate an electric field, which interacts with other charges, producing force and potentially causing movement.
Potential Difference
- Electrical potential energy refers to a charged body's ability to do work.
- Measured in volts (V); 1 V enables 1 Joule of work moving 1 Coulomb of charge.
- Electromotive Force (emf): electrical force initiating the flow of charged particles.
Current
- Current (I) is the flow of electrons, defined by the equation I = ΔQ / Δt (Coulombs per second).
- One Ampere (A): flow of one Coulomb past a point in one second.
- Current Density (J): current per unit area, measured in A/m².
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Types of Current:
- Direct Current (DC): unidirectional flow.
- Alternating Current (AC): flow reverses periodically.
- Conventional Current: assumed flow from positive to negative (opposite actual flow).
Material Resistance
- Resistance (R) opposes current flow, depends on material dimensions and type; measured in Ohms (Ω).
- Resistance formula: R = ρ(l/A) where ρ represents resistivity.
Conductance
- Conductance (G) measures the ability of a material to conduct current, inversely related to resistance, with unit Siemens (S).
Sources of Electricity
- Static Electricity: occurs through friction, separating electrons to create opposite charges retained in insulators.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of electricity, including electric charge, voltage, and current. Understanding these principles is crucial for grasping the applications of electrical energy in everyday life. Test your knowledge on the basics of electrical engineering with this quiz.
