1. Static Electricity
Most objects have no overall charge and are neutral.
Uncharged objects become charged by gaining or losing electrons.
Loses electrons it has more protons OR (+) charges and has an overall POSITIVE (+) charge
Gains electrons it has more electrons OR (-) charges and has an overall NEGATIVE (-)charge
THE BUILDUP OF CHARGES IS CALLED
STATIC ELECTRICITY

2. Static Electricity
Charges build up on an object, but they do not flow continuously.

3. Transferring Charge
There are three methods by which charges can be transferred to build up static electricity: charging by friction, by conduction, and by induction.

4. TRANSFERRING CHARGES
Friction: 2 uncharged objects rub together, some electrons move from one object to another
Conduction: a charged object touches another object, electrons can be transferred
(more negative to more positive)
Induction: movement of electrons to one part of an object that is caused by the electric field of a second object

5. Transferring Charge
Electroscopes are instruments that can be used to detect the presence of a charge.

6. Static Discharge: The loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from one object to another is called STATIC DISCHARGE produces a spark because the moving electrons heat the air LIGHTNING is an example of Static discharge.