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- Draw a labelled diagram of a Hydrogen Atom.
The following labels shoud appear.
Small, Heavy, Light, Electron, Nucleus, Proton, Negative, Positive.
- If an electron is removed from a neutral atom, what kind of charge does the atom have?
- Describe an electric current in a wire.
- When an object is NOT charged, what can you say about the negative electrons and the positive nuclei in the object.
- What is meant by a negative ion? In your answer, mention electrons and protons.
- Describe the most important property of electrons in an insulator.
- Describe the most important property of electrons in a conductor.
- Which category of materials ALL conduct electricity very well?
- In a crystal of totally pure silicon, how many electrons are there in the outer shell of each atom?
- In N type silicon, how many electrons are there in the outer shell of each dope / impurity atom?
- In P type silicon, how many electrons are there in the outer shell of each dope / impurity atom?
- Give examples to explain the difference between silicon and silicone?
- List four potentially fatal dangers from short circuits.
- The unit for measuring Current is _____________
- The unit for measuring Potential Difference is _____________
- The unit for measuring Charge is ___________