Chemistry-electrostatic forces activity

Electrostatic forces
All matter is put together by electrostatic forces. Forces that come about due to charged particles attracting each other.

Rub a balloon against a woolen fabric or carpet. Static electricity builds up and we can actually attract other charged particles or even neutral objects. Using a balloon see how many items around the room you can attract and explain the reason for the attraction. Below is a table with some examples, complete the rest.

Static electricity can be generated by rubbing surfaces together.

Substance	Attraction
Rice
Sugar	Yes/No
Water
Flour	Yes/No
Salt	Click to see a 120kb movie
Hair	Yes/No
Substance	Yes/No
Substance	Yes/No
Substance	Yes/No
Substance	Yes/No

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