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moving charges
8.2 - moving charges
Term | Definition |
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current definition | the rate of flow of charge |
movement of charge in metals | delocalised electrons |
potential difference of 0 | charged particles move randomly, overall current = 0 |
potential difference not 0 | charged particles move in the same direction, current is induced |
metal ions location/movement | ions vibrate in a fixed position in a lattice arrangement |
movement of charge in liquids | charged ions in the electrolyte |
main forms of electrolytes | molten ionic compounds or aqueous ionic solutions |
positive terminal | anode |
negative terminal | cathode |
ways to increase current | thicker wire (more electrons per second) higher potential difference (electrons have more energy) lower resistance (electrons have more energy) coiling of the wire |
example of non-electron current | nerve cells with the electric current moving between the sodium and potassium ions |