What is it called when electrons move from a charged object onto a neutral one?
AA reaction
BA reflection
CA refraction
DA discharge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A discharge
1. A charged object holds extra electrons or is short of them.
2. When those electrons move across to a neutral object the charge is lost.
3. Losing charge in this way is called a discharge, and it can make a spark.
_Source: Siyavula Natural Sciences Grade 8 (CC BY 4.0), Sparks, shocks and earthing_
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