Electron transfer

Definition

The movement of electrons from one material to another.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 11.1P, 11.2P · Paper 2

1
Remember that merely rubbing an object is not a complete explanation: link rubbing to electron transfer and explain that the charge remains because the object is an insulator.

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GCSE Physics · key term

The movement of electrons from one material to another.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 11.1P, 11.2P · Paper 2

1
Remember that merely rubbing an object is not a complete explanation: link rubbing to electron transfer and explain that the charge remains because the object is an insulator.

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