Question

select all the correct answers. when people use plastic combs on their hair, the combs become negatively charged. which statements about this situation are true? the comb loses electrons. the comb gains electrons. the hair loses electrons. the hair gains protons. the hair loses protons.

Explanation:

When an object becomes negatively - charged, it gains electrons. In the case of a plastic comb becoming negatively - charged when used on hair, electrons are transferred from the hair to the comb. Protons are in the nucleus and are not transferred during such electrostatic charging processes.

Answer:

The comb gains electrons.
The hair loses electrons.