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What is the primary effect of ionization on the resistance of a gas?
What is the primary effect of ionization on the resistance of a gas?
- It increases the resistance significantly.
- It causes the resistance to fluctuate.
- It has no effect on the resistance.
- It decreases the resistance markedly. (correct)
In which scenario does ionization NOT occur?
In which scenario does ionization NOT occur?
- Across the gap of spark plugs
- In fluorescent lamps
- In a solid conductor (correct)
- In the path of a lightning discharge
What happens to electrons when a conductor is heated to the thermionic emission point?
What happens to electrons when a conductor is heated to the thermionic emission point?
- Some electrons boil off from the conductor's surface. (correct)
- Electrons become less agitated.
- Electrons are absorbed into the conductor.
- Free electrons are created from bound electrons.
What did Thomas Edison discover about current flow between a filament and a plate?
What did Thomas Edison discover about current flow between a filament and a plate?
What is a major challenge in the conduction of electricity in a vacuum?
What is a major challenge in the conduction of electricity in a vacuum?
What is the smallest particle of an element that retains the characteristics of that element?
What is the smallest particle of an element that retains the characteristics of that element?
Which of the following best describes an element?
Which of the following best describes an element?
What happens when there are more protons than electrons in a neutral atom?
What happens when there are more protons than electrons in a neutral atom?
What relationship between electrons and protons results in a negatively charged atom?
What relationship between electrons and protons results in a negatively charged atom?
Which statement about matter is true regarding its typical charge?
Which statement about matter is true regarding its typical charge?
Which of the following describes the nature of static electricity?
Which of the following describes the nature of static electricity?
According to Coulomb's Law, what happens to the electrostatic force between two charges if the distance between them is doubled?
According to Coulomb's Law, what happens to the electrostatic force between two charges if the distance between them is doubled?
What unit is used to measure electric charge?
What unit is used to measure electric charge?
How is electricity conducted in liquids?
How is electricity conducted in liquids?
Which of the following materials has the highest resistance as a conductor?
Which of the following materials has the highest resistance as a conductor?
What is a key characteristic of copper atoms relevant to its conductivity?
What is a key characteristic of copper atoms relevant to its conductivity?
What is the role of discharge wicks in relation to aircraft?
What is the role of discharge wicks in relation to aircraft?
Which of the following compares conductivities among the listed materials?
Which of the following compares conductivities among the listed materials?
What happens to an atom when it becomes an ion?
What happens to an atom when it becomes an ion?
Which of the following solid materials has the lowest electrical resistance?
Which of the following solid materials has the lowest electrical resistance?
Which is true regarding the structure of copper wire?
Which is true regarding the structure of copper wire?
What property of electricity conduction in solids is primarily responsible for its effectiveness?
What property of electricity conduction in solids is primarily responsible for its effectiveness?
What type of connections are carbon primarily suitable for?
What type of connections are carbon primarily suitable for?
What happens when a negatively charged rod comes into contact with a neutral ball?
What happens when a negatively charged rod comes into contact with a neutral ball?
How does charge distribution differ between conductors and insulators?
How does charge distribution differ between conductors and insulators?
What characteristic of charge accumulation at points is exploited in aircraft design?
What characteristic of charge accumulation at points is exploited in aircraft design?
Which statement correctly describes electrostatic attraction?
Which statement correctly describes electrostatic attraction?
What occurs to the charge on insulating materials when they are rubbed?
What occurs to the charge on insulating materials when they are rubbed?
What defines the core structure of an atom?
What defines the core structure of an atom?
Which statement about lightning and aircraft wings is true?
Which statement about lightning and aircraft wings is true?
What phenomenon occurs due to electrons scraping from one material to another?
What phenomenon occurs due to electrons scraping from one material to another?
How are neutral water molecules impacted by charged objects?
How are neutral water molecules impacted by charged objects?
What is the significance of charge accumulation at points on a metal surface?
What is the significance of charge accumulation at points on a metal surface?
What happens to the components of a liquid during the conduction of electricity?
What happens to the components of a liquid during the conduction of electricity?
Which of the following types of water has the least ability to conduct electricity?
Which of the following types of water has the least ability to conduct electricity?
What is the conductivity of a strong acid like hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
What is the conductivity of a strong acid like hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
Which of the following is classified as a non-electrolyte?
Which of the following is classified as a non-electrolyte?
What occurs to a metal electrode during the conduction of electricity in liquids?
What occurs to a metal electrode during the conduction of electricity in liquids?
Which statement about the conductivity of tap water is accurate?
Which statement about the conductivity of tap water is accurate?
What defines an electrolyte?
What defines an electrolyte?
In what state do gases generally act as insulators?
In what state do gases generally act as insulators?
How does the conductivity of a weak acid compare to that of distilled water?
How does the conductivity of a weak acid compare to that of distilled water?
What general property do molecular compounds like sugar solutions have regarding conductivity?
What general property do molecular compounds like sugar solutions have regarding conductivity?
Study Notes
Matter and Elements
- Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
- It exists in three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
- An element is a substance that cannot be reduced to a simpler substance (chemically).
- It is comprised of all similar atoms.
- Both matter and elements are made up of small particles, the smallest being the atom.
Atom
- The smallest particle of an element that retains the characteristics of that element.
- Composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Protons are positively charged.
- Neutrons are neutrally charged.
- Electrons are negatively charged.
Static Electricity
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Matter typically has a neutral charge, meaning it has an equal number of protons and electrons.
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An object with more electrons than protons has a negative charge.
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An object with more protons than electrons has a positive charge.
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1 Coulomb = 6.24 x 10^18 electrons.
STATIC BUILD UP
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An atom has a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons.
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When materials are rubbed together, electrons can be transferred from one material to another leading to static electricity.
Electrostatic Attraction and Repulsion
- A charged rod attracts neutral objects.
- This occurs because electrons from the charged rod move to the neutral object.
- Both objects become negatively charged and then repel each other.
- A charged comb can attract neutral pieces of paper or water molecules.
Distribution of Electrostatic Charges
- Excess charge on a conductor spreads out evenly over the surface.
- Excess charge on an insulator stays localized on the surface.
- Charge on an irregular metal shape accumulates at points.
Dissipation of Accumulated Charge
- Excess charge accumulates at points, often the trailing edge of objects.
- This phenomenon is used to advantage in aircraft design for charge dissipation.
- Discharge wicks are designed to minimize radio interference.
Movement of Free Electrons
- Copper atoms have one electron in their outermost shell (valence shell).
- In a copper wire, valence electrons can easily move from atom to atom, allowing for the conduction of electricity.
Conduction of Electricity in Solids
- Movement of free electrons allows for conduction in solids.
- Metals are good conductors, with silver being the best.
- Copper is the most commonly used conductor.
- Aluminium is a good alternative.
- Carbon is a non-metal that is a good conductor.
Conduction of Electricity in Liquids
- When current passes through a liquid, ions are created.
- An ion is an atom that has gained or lost an electron.
- Electrical conduction in liquids is through the movement of ions.
- Electrolytes are liquids that conduct ionically.
- Most electrolytes are acids, alkalis, or salt solutions.
Conduction of Electricity in Gases
- Gases are normally good insulators.
- Heat or high electrical potentials ionize gases, turning them into conductors.
- This process is also called ionization.
Ionization of Gases
- Ionization occurs in spark plugs, fluorescent and gas discharge lamps, and in lightning.
Thermionic Emission (Edison Effect)
- Thomas Edison discovered the principle of thermionic emission.
- He observed that when a metal plate was placed in a heated vacuum tube, electrons were emitted from the heated filament.
- This is called thermionic emission.
Thermionic Emission
- Free electrons in metal conductors are in constant motion.
- As temperature increases, the electrons become more agitated.
- At a high enough temperature, some electrons escape the surface of the conductor.
- This process of heating a conductor to release electrons is called thermionic emission.
Conduction of Electricity in a Vacuum
- Electrons can be made to flow in a vacuum in a process called thermionic emission.
- Vacuum tubes were made through the use of thermionic emission.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of matter, elements, and atoms. This quiz covers the states of matter, atomic structure, and the principles of static electricity. Perfect for students studying chemistry and physics.
