Question

static electricity is formed by

Answer 1

Hi my dear friend,

Causes. Materials are made of atoms that are normally electrically neutral because they contain equal numbers of positive charges (protons in their nuclei) and negative charges (electrons in "shells" surrounding the nucleus). The phenomenon of static electricity requires a separation of positive and negative charges.

Answer 2

The phenomenon of static electricityrequires a separation of positive and negative charges. When two materials are in contact, electrons may move from one material to the other, which leaves an excess of positive charge on one material, and an equal negativecharge on the other
Common materials are listed according how well they create static electricity when rubbed with another material, as well as what charge the material will possess.

Become positive in charge. ...Neutral. ...Become negative in charge. ...Skin and polyester clothes. ...Combing your hair. ...Fur and Plexiglas rod. ...Silk and glass. ...Saran Wrap.