To neutralize a positively charged piece of rubber, you can introduce negatively charged particles, such as electrons. This can be achieved by grounding the rubber, which allows electrons from the ground to flow into the rubber, balancing its positive charge. Alternatively, bringing the rubber into contact with a negatively charged object can also transfer electrons to the rubber, neutralizing its charge.
electrons have a negative charge, so think of each electron as -1 protons are +1 and neutrons are...well they're neutral, so they're 0 if you lose electrons then it becomes more positive, so if it was already neutral then it will become positively charged it could be that it was on -1 already as a total charge (so it was already negatively charged), so if this atom loses an electron then it will just become neutral
A rubber rod can attract small pellets of styrofoam due to the process of static electricity. When the rubber rod is rubbed with a cloth or another material, it becomes negatively charged by gaining electrons. The styrofoam pellets, being neutral, can become polarized in the presence of the charged rubber rod, resulting in a temporary positive charge on the side closest to the rod. This attraction between the oppositely charged areas causes the styrofoam pellets to be drawn towards the rubber rod.
protons in the metal move toward the rod.
Rubber is considered nonpolar because it is composed mainly of hydrocarbons which have symmetrical molecular structures. This symmetry leads to an even distribution of charge and no distinct positive or negative areas, resulting in a nonpolar molecule.
-- They can if the gravitational force of attraction is greater than the electrostatic force of repulsion between them. -- They also can if they're connected by a rubber band that has been stretched. -- But if the only force between them is the electrostatic force due to their charges, then they must always repel, because their charges have the same sign.
Rubber is a neutral substance, meaning it has no overall charge. However, it can become charged through processes like friction, where it can become negatively charged due to the transfer of electrons.
When the rubber rod is rubbed with wool, electrons are transferred from the wool to the rubber, leaving the rubber with a net positive charge. This occurs because the rubber has a higher affinity for electrons compared to wool. The excess electrons on the rubber rod result in a net negative charge, as the positive charge was neutralized by the transfer of electrons.
When a glass rod is rubbed with rubber, electrons are transferred from the glass to the rubber due to differences in their electronegativities. This leaves the glass rod with a net positive charge, as it has lost electrons.
The battery is inside abattery box hold by rubber band, the battery box has to be slide out to reach the positive terminal.
electrons have a negative charge, so think of each electron as -1 protons are +1 and neutrons are...well they're neutral, so they're 0 if you lose electrons then it becomes more positive, so if it was already neutral then it will become positively charged it could be that it was on -1 already as a total charge (so it was already negatively charged), so if this atom loses an electron then it will just become neutral
protons in the metal move toward the rod.
The hard rubber would acquire a negative charge as electrons move from the wool to the rubber. Wool has a higher tendency to lose electrons, leaving the rubber with an excess of electrons and thus a negative charge.
When a rubber rod is rubbed with wool, electrons are transferred from the wool to the rubber rod, causing the rubber rod to become negatively charged. This transfer of electrons creates an imbalance of charge on the two materials, resulting in the rubber rod being negatively charged.
When a rubber balloon is rubbed with a woolen cloth, electrons are transferred from the wool to the balloon, giving the balloon a negative charge and the cloth a positive charge. This causes the balloon to become electrostatically charged, making it stick to certain surfaces or repel other charged objects.
They attract.
normally, the rubber rod and the peice of fur has an equal number of protons and electrons, making each balanced. When you rub these two together, the rubber rod takes on electrons from the fur, giving the rod more electrons than normal. A negative charge, where as the fur loses electrons creating a positive charge.
Rubber is considered nonpolar because it is composed mainly of hydrocarbons which have symmetrical molecular structures. This symmetry leads to an even distribution of charge and no distinct positive or negative areas, resulting in a nonpolar molecule.