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when you rub the plastic ruler on e.g. a yellow duster it takes the electrons (which is the negative charge) from the yellow duster and the plastic ruler becomes negatively charged. The paper has both protons and electrons the protons are positively charged. and very much like a magnet the negative is attracted to the positive hence the paper sticks to the ruler
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And if two pieces of rubbed ebonite are brought close together will they repel or attract each other?
They will repel each other. When ebonite is rubbed, it becomes negatively charged, causing the pieces to repel due to the like charges on each surface.
Why do like charges attract each other?
Like charges do not attract each other, they repel each other.
The ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons is best quantified by the what?
The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a molecule is best quantified by its electronegativity. Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.
Do smaller pieces of a solute will not dissolve as quickly as larger pieces?
Smaller pieces of a solute will dissolve more quickly than larger pieces. This is because the surface area of the smaller pieces is greater, allowing for more contact with the solvent and therefore faster dissolution.
What are the previous question papers for chemistry?
Previous question papers are those tests and examination papers issued in earlier years to test the knowledge and understanding of students that have taken a particular course. Often these can be obtained through your tutor or through the administrator of the institution concerned.
What is correct pieces of papers or pieces of paper?
Piece of paper
An electrified rod attracts pieces of paper after a while pieces fly away why?
An electrified rod attracts the pieces of paper after a while the papers fly away because of the exchange of the charges between the rod and the pieces of papers.
What is a Turkish ruller called?
bureaucracy
How do you find out what size your wallet is?
Measure it with a ruller.
3 pieces of information found on all shipping papers?
There are three pieces of information found on all shipping papers. They would be the hazard class, the UN/NA number and the name of the cargo.
What are some of the popular papers in Turkey?
Two of the top papers in Turkey are Zaman and Hurriyet. Political views differ in these to papers so each would attract a different type of readership.
What is a material called that will attract small pieces of iron?
A material that attracts small pieces of iron is called a magnet. Magnets have magnetic properties that allow them to attract iron and other magnetic materials.
Will steel spoon attract pieces of paper when rubbed with polythene and woolen cloth?
No, rubbing a steel spoon with polythene and woolen cloth will create static electricity on the surface of the spoon, causing it to attract pieces of paper.
What is the plural of a piece of paper?
The plural of a piece of paper is "pieces of paper."
Why doesn't an iron comb attract pieces of paper?
An iron comb does not attract pieces of paper because iron is not a material that is naturally magnetic. In order to attract pieces of paper, the comb would need to be made of a magnetic material such as iron that has been magnetized.
What forces attract pieces of paper to a plastic sheet?
Static, a form of magnetism
How does using a comb attract little pieces of paper?
the teeth catch the paper
