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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #51170 Electrons
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The  electrons  that  orbit  closest  to  the  nucleus  are    attracted.  They  are  called  bound  electrons.  The  electrons  that  are  farther  away  from  the  pull  of  nucleus  can  be  forced  out  of  their  orbits.  These  are  called  free  electrons.  Free  electrons  can  move  from  one  atom  to  another.  This  movement  is  known  as  electron  flow.  Electricity  is  the  movement  or  flow  of  electrons  from  one  atom  to  another.  A    of  imbalance  is  necessary  to  have  a  movement  of  electrons.  In  a    atom,  the  positively  charged  nucleus  balances  the  negatively  charged  electrons.  This  holds  them  in  orbit.  If  an  atom  loses  electrons,  it  becomes  positive  in  charge.  It  attracts  more  electrons  in  order  to  get  its  balance.  A  conductor  is  any    that  allows  a  good  electron  flow  and  conducts  electricity.  A  good  conductor  must  be  made  of  atoms  that  give  off  free  electrons  easily.  Also,  the  atoms  must  be  close  enough  to  each  other  so  that  the  free  electron  orbits  .  Ignition  systems  use  copper  and  aluminium  wires  to  conduct  electricity.  They  allow  good  electron  flow.

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Correct answer: strongly

Explanation: The word 'strongly' fits grammatically as it describes the intensity of attraction, aligning with the context of electrons being drawn towards the nucleus. It indicates a high level of force, which is appropriate in this scientific context.

Meaning: 'Strongly' means with great intensity or force, indicating that the electrons are held tightly by the nucleus's pull.

Wrong options:

  • least: 'Least' implies the lowest degree, which contradicts the idea of attraction to the nucleus.
  • weakly: 'Weakly' suggests a low level of attraction, which is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the relationship between electrons and the nucleus.
  • unexpectedly: 'Unexpectedly' indicates surprise, which does not fit the scientific context of attraction.
Correct answer: condition

Explanation: The word 'condition' is appropriate as it refers to a necessary state or situation for the movement of electrons, fitting well within the scientific context of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Condition' means a specific requirement or situation that must be met for something to occur, in this case, the movement of electrons.

Wrong options:

  • superstition: 'Superstition' refers to a belief not based on scientific evidence, which does not relate to the context of electron movement.
  • judgement: 'Judgement' implies a decision or opinion, which is not relevant to the scientific requirement for electron flow.
  • presumption: 'Presumption' suggests an assumption made without proof, which does not accurately describe the necessary state for electron movement.
Correct answer: normal

Explanation: The word 'normal' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes a typical state of an atom where balance exists between positive and negative charges, which is essential for understanding atomic structure.

Meaning: 'Normal' means usual or typical, indicating that the atom is in a standard state of charge balance.

Wrong options:

  • varied: 'Varied' suggests diversity or difference, which does not apply to the standard state of an atom being balanced.
  • strange: 'Strange' implies something unusual or out of the ordinary, which contradicts the concept of a balanced atom.
  • singular: 'Singular' refers to something unique or one-of-a-kind, which does not accurately describe the typical state of an atom.
Correct answer: material

Explanation: The word 'material' is suitable as it encompasses any substance that can conduct electricity, fitting the context of the sentence regarding conductors.

Meaning: 'Material' refers to a substance or matter from which things are made, in this case, substances that allow electron flow.

Wrong options:

  • metal: 'Metal' is a specific type of material, but the term 'material' is broader and more inclusive in this context.
  • molecule: 'Molecule' refers to a group of atoms bonded together, which does not directly relate to the concept of conducting electricity as a whole.
  • chemical: 'Chemical' refers to substances with distinct properties, but it does not specifically denote the ability to conduct electricity like 'material' does.
Correct answer: overlap

Explanation: The word 'overlap' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the interaction of electron orbits, indicating that they share space, which is essential for effective conduction.

Meaning: 'Overlap' means to extend over and cover a part of something, in this case, referring to the electron orbits sharing space to facilitate conduction.

Wrong options:

  • collapse: 'Collapse' implies a falling down or failure, which does not fit the context of electron orbits working together.
  • diverge: 'Diverge' means to move apart, which contradicts the idea of electron orbits needing to come together for effective conduction.
  • appear: 'Appear' suggests visibility or emergence, which does not accurately describe the interaction of electron orbits.

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