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  1. Draw a labelled diagram of a Hydrogen Atom. The following labels shoud appear.
    Small, Heavy, Light, Electron, Nucleus, Proton, Negative, Positive.










     
  2. If an electron is removed from a neutral atom, what kind of charge does the atom have?



     
  3. Describe an electric current in a wire.




  4. When an object is NOT charged, what can you say about the negative electrons and the positive nuclei in the object.



     
  5. What is meant by a negative ion? In your answer, mention electrons and protons.



     
  6. Describe the most important property of electrons in an insulator.



     
  7. Describe the most important property of electrons in a conductor.



     
  8. Which category of materials ALL conduct electricity very well?



     
  9. In a crystal of totally pure silicon, how many electrons are there in the outer shell of each atom?



     
  10. In N type silicon, how many electrons are there in the outer shell of each dope / impurity atom?



     
  11. In P type silicon, how many electrons are there in the outer shell of each dope / impurity atom?



     
  12. Give examples to explain the difference between silicon and silicone?



     
  13. List four potentially fatal dangers from short circuits.








     
  14. The unit for measuring Current is _____________

     
  15. The unit for measuring Potential Difference is _____________

     
  16. The unit for measuring Charge is ___________