Question

fill - in - the - blank: the zap, the flash, and the flow
wordbank
buildup negatively charged electrons electrons (negative charge)
sudden discharge bottom unpredictable
current safe path giant turbines
section 1: the atomic \zap\

1. what is the primary difference between static electricity and the electricity in our walls?

• static electricity is about __________ in one place, while wall electricity is a steady stream.

1. which part of the atom is responsible for the \journey\ of electricity?

• the ________ ______ ________ that zip around the outside of the atom.

1. why do you get a shock when touching a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet?

• your body collects extra ________ (______ ________) from the carpet, and when you touch a neutral doorknob, those electrons make a \dramatic leap\ to balance things out.

section 2: natures giant \flash\

1. how is a lightning bolt similar to a doorknob shock?

• they follow the same physics: both are examples of a massive buildup and ________ ________ of static electricity.

Explanation:

Question 1

Step1: Recall static vs wall electricity

Static electricity is a buildup, wall is steady current. So static is about buildup.

Step2: Fill the blank

The blank needs "buildup" as static is charge buildup, wall is steady current.

Step1: Identify atomic part for electricity

Electrons (negatively charged) move. The wordbank has "negatively charged electrons".

Step2: Fill the blank

The blank needs "negatively charged electrons" as they move (journey) in atoms.

Step1: Recall carpet - doorknob shock

Body collects extra electrons (negative charge) from carpet. The wordbank has "electrons (negative charge)".

Step2: Fill the blank

The blank needs "electrons (negative charge)".

Answer:

buildup

Question 2