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21 Cards in this Set
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Alternating current |
Current that reverses its direction of flow at periodic intervals. |
Reverses directions |
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Atom |
The smallest part of an element, atoms are composed of three primary subatomic particles, the proton the neutron and electron |
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Atomic number |
The number of protons located in the nucleus of an atom |
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Attraction |
Generally the force that exists between objects that contain opposite charges |
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Bi-directional |
A device that can conduct current in either direction, or caring that flows into directions |
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Conductors |
Materials that conduct electricity easily |
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Direct current (dc) |
Current that flows in Only One Direction |
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Electron |
A sub atomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atomic and contains a negative charge |
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Electron orbit |
The space in which an electron circles the nucleus of an atom |
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Element |
Hey material, the smallest part of which would be an atom |
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Insulators |
Materials that hinder the flow of electricity |
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Matter |
Any material composed of Atoms |
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Molecules |
A combination of atoms that form the smallest part of a compound |
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Negative |
A charge formed by an excess of electrons |
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Neutron |
One of the principal parts of an atom. The neutron has no charge and is the part of the nucleus |
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Nucleus |
The center or core of an object |
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Positive |
A charge formed by a lack of electrons |
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Proton |
A subatomic particle located in the nucleus of an atom, proton has a positive charge |
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Repulsion |
Generally the force that exists between two objects that contain like electrical charges |
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Unidirectional |
Something that moves in Only One Direction |
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Valence electrons |
Electrons located in the outermost orbit or shell of an atom |
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