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Do some materials hold onto electrons more tightly than others when charging by rubbing to occur?
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Electrons are ripped off one material and held tightly by the other material.
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How does rubbing one object on another create electricity?
the electrons get ripped off one object and held by the other The rubbing moves electrons to the object that holds them more tightly.
How friction can be used to transfer electrons?
When two materials rub together, the loosely held electrons of one material move to the material with the more tightly held electrons.
In a good insulator electrons are usually?
tightly bound in place.
Is a good conductor of heat usually composed of atoms with tightly bound electrons?
No. The best conductors are metals (esp copper), which have loosely bound electrons.
Why does every metal conduct electricity?
Because they have free electrons. The electrons are not tightly bound to the nuclei of their atoms and are free to drift around the metal, carrying electric charge through it.
How does rubbing one object on another create electricity?
the electrons get ripped off one object and held by the other The rubbing moves electrons to the object that holds them more tightly.
How friction can be used to transfer electrons?
When two materials rub together, the loosely held electrons of one material move to the material with the more tightly held electrons.
How can friction be useful to us?
When two materials rub together, the loosely held electrons of one material move to the material with the more tightly held electrons.
Why do materials carry current?
Materials carry current because of the way the electrons of the material behave. Current is proportional to the number of electrons. If the electrons are loosely bound on the material then they are available to carry current along the material. Copper is a common metal who's configuration means that the electrons are loosely bound and as such is very good at carrying current. If on the other hand the electrons are tightly packed into the atoms in the material then they aren't available to carry current. Materials such as glass and plastic are good examples.
In a good insulator electrons are usually?
tightly bound in place.
Are the electrons in an insulator tightly bound to their atoms?
yes
M shell electrons are more tightly bound?
Electrons found in the K shell are more tightly bound compared to all other shells. This is because it is the innermost shell and is closest to the nucleus.
How do the valence electron of mercury make it bonding weaks?
Mercury easily shares its valence electrons
In conductors are electrons tightly attached to their atoms?
Electrons are never connecting with the nuclease of an atom, the electrons do pass more freely if that's what you mean though.
Are in conductors electrons are tightly attached to their atoms?
Electrons are never connecting with the nuclease of an atom, the electrons do pass more freely if that's what you mean though.
Are the valence electrons held most tightly by the atom?
Valence electrons are the electrons least tightly held by the atom and by definition are the electrons in the outermost shell of the electron and are highest in energy. They are the electrons that often contribute to an elements reactivity and in the case of Sodium, which as one valence electron in its ground state, it "gives up" its electron when it comes in contact with water.
Does rubbing alcohol go bad?
If it is tightly sealed and not exposed to direct sunlight its shelf life should be indefinite.
