Let’s go step by step to fill in each blank using the word bank:
Word bank:
positive, electric field, neutral, electric force, attracts
static charge, repel, increases, decreases, equal
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1.
An atom has ______________ numbers of protons and electrons
→ In a normal (neutral) atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons. So the correct word is
equal.
2.
Protons have ______________ charge
→ Protons are positively charged. So the answer is
positive.
3.
Neutrons have ______________ charge
→ Neutrons have no charge — they are neutral. So the answer is
neutral.
4.
An unbalanced negative or positive electric charge on an object is sometimes referred to as a ______________
→ This is called
static charge — like when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks to the wall.
5.
The region surrounding a charged object is called an ______________
→ That’s the
electric field — it’s the area where the charge can affect other objects.
6.
The force applied by the electric field is called ______________
→ That’s the
electric force — it’s what pushes or pulls other charges.
7.
Objects with opposite electric charges ______________ each other.
→ Opposite charges attract — so
attracts.
8.
Objects with similar electric charges ______________
→ Like charges repel — so
repel.
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Final Answer:
1. equal
2. positive
3. neutral
4. static charge
5. electric field
6. electric force
7. attracts
8. repel
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of charge and electricity worksheet answers.
