| THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS - CHARGE | ||
In a natural, or neutral state, each atom in a body of matter has the proper number of electrons in orbit. Consequently, the matter composed of the neutral atoms is also electrically neutral and has a "zero charge." Electrons will neither leave nor enter the neutrally charged body should it come in contact with other neutral bodies. If, however, electrons are removed from these atoms, there remain more protons than electrons and the whole body of matter will become electrically positive. Should the positively charged body come in contact with another body having a normal charge, or having a negative (too many electrons) charge, an electric current will flow between them. |
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