1) What is an atom made of? a) Protons, neutrons, and electrons b) Only electrons c) Only protons and neutrons d) Only free electrons 2) Which particle carries a negative charge? a) Proton b) Neutron c) Electron d) Atom 3) What happens when an atom loses an electron? a) It becomes a neutral atom b) It becomes a negative ion c) It becomes a positive ion d) It gains a proton 4) What is a free electron? a) An electron that moves between atoms b) An electron inside the nucleus c) An electron that carries a positive charge d) An electron that disappears 5) Which material is a good conductor of electricity? a) Plastic b) Copper c) Rubber d) Wood 6) What do we call a material that resists electric current? a) Conductor b) Electron c) Insulator d) Ion 7) What is the movement of free electrons through a material called? a) Static electricity b) Electric current c) Electric charge d) Resistance 8) What is the positive electrode of a battery called? a) Anode b) Cathode c) Conductor d) Insulator 9) What happens when opposite electric charges meet? a) They repel each other b) They attract each other c) They become neutral d) They disappear 10) Why are metals good conductors? a) Because they have a large number of free electrons b) Because they have no electrons c) Because they resist electricity d) Because they are magnetic

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