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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #32581 Electrons
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The  electrons  that  orbit  closest  to  the  nucleus  are  strongly  .  They  are  called  bound  electrons.  The  electrons  that  are  farther  away  from  the  pull  of  the  nucleus  can  be  forced  out  of  their  .  These  are  called  free  electrons.  Free  electrons  can    from  one  atom  to  another.  This  movement  is  known  as  electron  .  Electricity  is  the  movement  or  flow  of  electrons  from  one  atom  to  another.

attached adhesive aspect orbits flow attracted move

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Correct answer: attracted

Explanation: The word 'attracted' is the past participle of the verb 'attract,' which fits grammatically as it describes the strong force acting on the electrons. The context indicates that these electrons are drawn towards the nucleus, making 'attracted' the appropriate choice.

Meaning: 'Attracted' means drawn towards something, in this case, the nucleus of an atom.

Wrong options:

  • attached: 'Attached' implies a physical connection, which does not accurately describe the relationship between electrons and the nucleus in this context.
  • aspect: 'Aspect' refers to a particular feature or characteristic, which does not relate to the force acting on electrons.
  • flow: 'Flow' is a noun that describes movement but does not fit grammatically as a description of the force on electrons.
  • move: 'Move' is a verb that indicates action but does not convey the idea of being drawn towards something, which is essential here.
  • orbits: 'Orbits' is a noun that refers to the paths of electrons, not their relationship with the nucleus.
  • adhesive: 'Adhesive' is an adjective that describes something that sticks, which is not relevant to the attraction of electrons.
Correct answer: orbits

Explanation: The term 'orbits' is a plural noun that refers to the paths that electrons take around the nucleus. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the locations of the electrons in relation to the nucleus.

Meaning: 'Orbits' refers to the circular or elliptical paths that electrons follow around the nucleus of an atom.

Wrong options:

  • attached: 'Attached' does not fit as it describes a physical connection rather than a path or location of electrons.
  • attracted: 'Attracted' is a verb that does not describe a physical location, making it unsuitable for this context.
  • aspect: 'Aspect' refers to a feature or characteristic, which does not relate to the paths of electrons.
  • flow: 'Flow' is a noun that describes movement, not the specific paths that electrons take.
  • move: 'Move' is a verb that indicates action but does not describe the paths of electrons around the nucleus.
  • adhesive: 'Adhesive' is an adjective that describes something that sticks, which is not relevant to the concept of electron paths.
Correct answer: move

Explanation: The verb 'move' fits grammatically as it describes the action that free electrons can perform. The context indicates that these electrons can transition from one atom to another, making 'move' the correct choice.

Meaning: 'Move' means to change position or transfer from one place to another, which is what free electrons do.

Wrong options:

  • attached: 'Attached' implies a physical connection, which does not describe the action of free electrons.
  • attracted: 'Attracted' is a past participle that describes a force, not an action that electrons can perform.
  • aspect: 'Aspect' refers to a feature or characteristic, which does not relate to the action of electrons.
  • flow: 'Flow' is a noun that describes the movement of electrons but does not indicate the action they can take.
  • orbits: 'Orbits' is a noun that refers to the paths of electrons, not an action they can perform.
  • adhesive: 'Adhesive' is an adjective that describes something that sticks, which is not relevant to the movement of electrons.
Correct answer: flow

Explanation: The word 'flow' is a noun that describes the movement of electrons, fitting grammatically and contextually as it encapsulates the concept of electricity being the movement of electrons from one atom to another.

Meaning: 'Flow' refers to the continuous movement or transfer of something, in this case, electrons.

Wrong options:

  • attached: 'Attached' does not relate to the concept of movement and is not a suitable term for describing electron movement.
  • attracted: 'Attracted' is a past participle that describes a force, not the movement itself.
  • aspect: 'Aspect' refers to a feature or characteristic, which does not describe the movement of electrons.
  • move: 'Move' is a verb that indicates action but does not serve as a noun to describe the overall concept of electron movement.
  • orbits: 'Orbits' refers to the paths of electrons, not the movement or flow of electrons themselves.
  • adhesive: 'Adhesive' is an adjective that describes something that sticks, which is not relevant to the concept of electron flow.

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