Diagram of how Electrons are transferred from a charged balloon.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 2 April 2019 Size: 140 KB Referencing Hub media

Electrons are transferred from a charged balloon to a neutral balloon by contact, leaving both balloons negatively charged.

Balloon cut-out © Ivan Trifonenko, licensed through 123RF Ltd.

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    Static electricity and electrical charge

    An electrical charge is created when electrons are transferred to or removed from an object. Because electrons have a negative charge, when they are added to an object, it becomes negatively ...

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