A complete circuit is required for electric current to flow Simple Circuits A complete circuit is required for electric current to flow Circuits can be drawn using circuit diagrams with correct symbols Components can be arranged in series or parallel Simple circuits
Circuit Symbols Circuit symbols
Switches – series circuit
Switches - parallel circuit
Drag & Drop Circuit Drag & Drop circuit
Series circuit – 1 bulb Series circuit – 1 bulb
Series circuit – 2 bulbs Series circuit – 2 bulbs
Parallel Circuit Parallel circuit
Conduction in Metals Metals are good conductors of electricity because they have delocalised electrons which can carry the current. Conduction in metals
Conduction in Metals Conduction in metals
The negative ions (anions) attract to the positive electrode (anode) Conduction in liquids Ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water. The current is carried by charged particles called ions. The positive ions (cations) attract to the negative electrode (cathode) The negative ions (anions) attract to the positive electrode (anode) At the electrodes the ions can lose their charge and form new substances. This process is called electrolysis Conduction in liquids
Conduction in liquids Conduction in liquids