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Science 7 Learning Activity Sheet

QUARTER 3, WEEK 7

Topic: CHARGES AND TYPES OF CHARGING PROCESS

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELCS): Describe the different types of charging processes
(S7LT-IIIj-13)
Reference: DepEd Region IX -SLM pgs. 1-6 and 11-12.
Learning Concept:
Matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms. An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains all of the chemical
properties of an element. Objects become charged because the atoms of all substances contain both negative and
positive charges. The varying atomic composition of different materials gives them different electrical properties. One
of these is the ability of a material to lose or gain electrons when they come in contact with different materials in a
process called charging. Electric charge is a property of matter that exists because of the excess or deficiency of
electrons. Charging can be achieved by friction, conduction, and induction.

THE CHARGING PROCESSES

I. CHARGING BY FRICTION
When two materials are rubbed together, some electrons may be transferred from one material
to the other, leaving them both with a net electric charge. The material that lost electrons becomes
positively-charged, while the material that gained electrons becomes negatively -charged. Both
insulators and conductors can gain a net charge in this way. During the charging process, the amount
of charge lost from one object is equal to the amount of charge gained by the other object. This is based
on the Law of Conservation of Charge, which states that charges cannot be created nor destroyed,
but can be transferred from one material to another. Thus, the total charges in a system remains
constant.
I. CHARGING BY CONDUCTION

Charging by conduction involves the contact of a charged object to

a neutral object. It involves making the physical connection of the charged
object to the neutral object.
Charging By Conduction Charge When Charged By
Facts Conducted
 Contact  Negative creates negative
 Same charge  Positive creates positive
 Permanent (with electron
transfer)

II. CHARGING BY INDUCTION

Induction creates a temporary and opposite charge in that other object with no contact. This is considered temporary
because no electrons are transferred and neutrality returns when the close charged object is removed.
Charging By Induction Facts Charge When Charged By Induction
 No contact  Positive induces negative
 Opposite charge  Negative induces positive
 Temporary (no electron transfer)

The force that draws the paper towards the comb is called
electric force which acts on charges. An uncharged or neutral object
that has balanced positive and negative charges cannot experience
this. The excess negative charge in the comb allow it to interact with
the pieces of paper.
Electrostatic Law Like charges repel and unlike charges attract.
A charged object and an uncharged object tend to attract each
other due to the the phenomenon of electrostatic polarization
which can be explained by the electrostatic law.
The process of removing excess charges on an object is called
discharging. When discharging is done by means of providing a
path between the charged object and a ground, the process may
be referred to as grounding.
 Grounding is necessary in electrical devices and equipment since it can prevent the build up of excess charges
where it is not needed.
ACTIVITY
Where I Belong!
Directions: Complete the table below. Identify the process of charging presented.
FRICTION, CONDUCTION and INDUCTION

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. Two unlike charges_________ 4. Which of the following can be attracted by a
A. attract each other C. neutralize each other positively charged object?
B. repel each other D. have no effect on each other A. Another positively charged objects
2. Which of the following is NOT a process of B. Any object
charging? C. A neutral object
A. Induction C. Conduction D. No other object
B. Friction D. Convection 5. What will happen when two unlike charges are
3. If you comb your hair and the comb becomes brought together? They will _____
positively charged, then your hair becomes A. repels each other
_________. B. neutralize each other
A. positively charged C. uncharged C, attract each other
B. negatively charged D. discharged 3 D. no effect on each other