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Not quite that simple. An atom would be positively charged in that case. Electricity is a flow of electrons in a material (electrons moving from one atom/molecule to another. The material has to be able to allow the flow of electrons and is usually called a conductor when it is able to do so (the opposite is an insulator when the material does not allow electrons to flow). Example - copper wire easily allows electrons to flow. To make the electrons flow an electrical pressure must be applied to the wire. Pressure can be produced chemically or mechanically. A battery is a chemical means of producing an electrical pressure. A battery contains a chemical and 2 electrodes (Put simply - bits of metal dipped into the chemical). One electrode is designated the positive and the other the negative. When the electrodes are connected together the chemical reaction in the battery causes electrons to flow in the chemical and they move to the negative terminal and out of the terminal into the conductor connecting the positive and negative terminals. When the terminals are not connected to anything there is no electricity but depending on the chemical and size/construction of battery there is a potential for electricity. For example a potential to produce a pressure of say 12 volts; where volts is the unit of measurement of potential difference (pd) in pressure - ie there is a potential pressure difference of 12V between the 2 electrodes. The mechanical means of producing electrical potential difference is achieved by moving a conductor in a magnetic field. The speed of movement and strength of magnetic field are 2 factors in what size of potential difference is created between the ends of the conductor. The mechanical device being an alternator to produce alternating electrical flow or a dynamow to produce flow in one direction only.
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What flows from atom to atom to make electricity?
In metals, electricity flows through the movement of free electrons from atom to atom. These electrons can move easily through the material, creating an electric current.
What happens to electrons from the aluminum as they form aluminum cations?
When aluminum forms cations, electrons are removed from the outer shell of the aluminum atom. This results in the aluminum atom losing electrons and forming a positive charge. The electrons that are removed become free electrons that can move around and conduct electricity.
How is the atom and it's subatomic particles related to electricity?
Atom has electrons and electricity can be considered to be the flow of electricity.
What are small particles that have mass and positive electrical charge?
Electrons carry electricity within an atom.
Which part of the atom 'moves' electricity?
Electrons are the particles that move to carry electricity within an atom. They have a negative charge and are located in the outer shells of an atom. When electrons flow, they create an electric current.
Why do conducturs conduct electricity?
conductors conduct electricity well because the electrons are easily transfered from atom to atom.
What can be created by forcing electrons to flow from atom to atom?
The flow of electrons from atom to atom is an electrical current.
Which part of the atomis responsible for creating electricity?
The electron is the part of the atom that accounts for electricity.
What particle of an atom causes the flow of electricity?
electrons
What Jumps from atoms to atom make electricity?
electrons
How are electrons arranges around an atom?
static electricity
What charge will the atom assume if electrons are torn away from a neutral atom?
If electrons are removed from a neutral atom, what remains is a positively charged ion.
