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moving charges
8.2 - moving charges
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |