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Flow of electricity HIA Science quiz set 2: free practice for HIA International. Work through this Flow of electricity HIA Science quiz set 2 and get instant feedback on every answer. If you get stuck, review the 27.1 The flow of electricity – Notes lesson. More practice: HIA International — all units. Syllabus: Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.

  • Questions count: 50
  • Passing grade: A-
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1.
Match the term to its correct meaning: electrostatic charging
another name for voltage, the energy given to each unit of charge
the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal
the transfer of electrons when two materials are rubbed together
the property carried by electrons that flows as an electric current
2.
Which term is described as: the type of charge carried by an electron?
electrons
current
negative charge
terminals
3.
Rubbing two materials creates brand new electrons. - True or false?
True
False
4.
Match the term to its correct meaning: electron
another name for voltage, the energy given to each unit of charge
the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal
the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes
the transfer of electrons when two materials are rubbed together
5.
Which statement correctly describes electron?
providing a safe path for charge to flow away to the ground
the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal
an electron in a metal free to move between the atoms
the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes
6.
Voltage is the push the cell gives to the charge. - True or false?
True
False
7.
Match the term to its correct meaning: charge
the property carried by electrons that flows as an electric current
the push a cell gives to the charge, measured in volts
another name for voltage, the energy given to each unit of charge
the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal
8.
A material that gains electrons becomes _____ charged.
positively
doubly
neutrally
negatively
9.
Potential difference is another name for current. - True or false?
True
False
10.
Electrons are negatively charged. - True or false?
True
False
11.
Static charge builds up more easily on insulators than on conductors. - True or false?
True
False
12.
Match the term to its correct meaning: earthing
the transfer of electrons when two materials are rubbed together
the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal
another name for voltage, the energy given to each unit of charge
providing a safe path for charge to flow away to the ground
13.
Which term is described as: the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal?
electron
delocalised electron
electrostatic charging
earthing
14.
Which term is described as: the rate of flow of electric charge?
ammeter
ampere
current
in series
15.
Which term is described as: providing a safe path for charge to flow away to the ground?
delocalised electron
voltage
earthing
electron
16.
Current in a metal is carried by moving electrons. - True or false?
True
False
17.
Static charge builds up more easily on conductors than on insulators. - True or false?
True
False
18.
Current in a metal is carried by moving protons. - True or false?
True
False
19.
Voltage is measured in _____.
amperes
joules
volts
ohms
20.
Potential difference is another name for voltage. - True or false?
True
False
21.
Which term is described as: negatively charged particles?
negative charge
current
electrons
terminals
22.
A material that loses electrons becomes positively charged. - True or false?
True
False
23.
Voltage is measured in volts. - True or false?
True
False
24.
Which term is described as: the property carried by electrons that flows as an electric current?
charge
current
electron
earthing
25.
A material that gains electrons becomes positively charged. - True or false?
True
False
26.
Which term is described as: another name for voltage, the energy given to each unit of charge?
charge
potential difference
voltage
electron
27.
Electrons free to move in a metal are called _____ electrons.
charged
fixed
delocalised
bonded
28.
Voltage is the number of electrons in the wire. - True or false?
True
False
29.
Which term is described as: an electron in a metal free to move between the atoms?
electrostatic charging
charge
delocalised electron
voltage
30.
Giving charge a safe path to the ground is _____.
fusing
insulating
earthing
charging
31.
Which term is described as: the push a cell gives to the charge, measured in volts?
charge
electrostatic charging
voltage
potential difference
32.
Which statement correctly describes charge?
the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes
an electron in a metal free to move between the atoms
the property carried by electrons that flows as an electric current
the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal
33.
Rubbing two materials transfers electrons from one to the other. - True or false?
True
False
34.
A larger current means less charge passes each second. - True or false?
True
False
35.
Match the term to its correct meaning: current
another name for voltage, the energy given to each unit of charge
the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes
the transfer of electrons when two materials are rubbed together
an electron in a metal free to move between the atoms
36.
A material that gains electrons becomes negatively charged. - True or false?
True
False
37.
Which term is described as: the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes?
current
charge
voltage
electron
38.
Another name for voltage is potential _____.
energy
charge
current
difference
39.
A larger current means more charge passes each second. - True or false?
True
False
40.
Which statement correctly describes current?
the transfer of electrons when two materials are rubbed together
an electron in a metal free to move between the atoms
the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes
providing a safe path for charge to flow away to the ground
41.
Voltage is measured in amperes. - True or false?
True
False
42.
Match the term to its correct meaning: potential difference
an electron in a metal free to move between the atoms
another name for voltage, the energy given to each unit of charge
the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes
the transfer of electrons when two materials are rubbed together
43.
Electrons are positively charged. - True or false?
True
False
44.
Current in a metal is carried by moving _____.
neutrons
atoms
protons
electrons
45.
Match the term to its correct meaning: delocalised electron
the property carried by electrons that flows as an electric current
the negatively charged particle whose movement carries current in a metal
the rate of flow of charge, measured in amperes
an electron in a metal free to move between the atoms
46.
Earthing traps charge so it can never escape. - True or false?
True
False
47.
Which statement correctly describes negative charge?
negatively charged particles
the rate of flow of electric charge
the type of charge carried by an electron
connection points of a cell or battery
48.
A material that loses electrons becomes negatively charged. - True or false?
True
False
49.
Which term is described as: the transfer of electrons when two materials are rubbed together?
current
electrostatic charging
voltage
potential difference
50.
Earthing gives charge a safe path to the ground. - True or false?
True
False
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Part of Unit 9: Electricity — see every lesson and quiz in this unit.
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