| A | B |
|---|
| Electrode | Metal part of an electrochemical cell/battery |
| Electrolyte | A liquid or paste that conducts electricity |
| Current Electricity | The flow of electrons from atom to atom |
| Mechanical | Type of energy that is motion |
| Conductor | Material through which electrons move freely |
| Insulator | Material through which electrons are not able to move freely |
| Circuit | A path (loop) for electrons to flow through |
| Static Electricity | The buildup of electrons on an object |
| Dry Cell | Part of a battery that has a paste electrolyte |
| Wet Cell | Part of a battery that has a liquid electrolyte |
| 3 Parts of a Battery Cell | 2 electrodes and 1 electrolyte |
| 3 Parts of an Electromagnet | Battery, Iron Core, Wire |
| Chemical | Type of energy used to create electricity in a battery |
| Alternating Current (AC) | Electrons flow in 2 directions |
| Direct Current (DC) | Electrons flow in 1 direction |
| Hans Christian Oersted | Scientist who found that electricity can create magnetism (compass needle) |
| Michael Faraday | Scientist who found that magnetism can create electricity |
| Generator | Device used to create current electricity |
| Motor | Device that uses electricity to create motion |
| Materials Needed to Generate Electricity | Coils of Wire and Magnet |
| Batteries | Use Direct Current |
| Electric Sockets | Use Alternating Current |
| Electrical | Type of energy made when magnets spin near coils of wire |
| Solar | Energy of the sun is used in photovoltaic cells or to create steam |
| Biomass | Once living materials like trees and waste products are burned |
| Tidal | Uses the power of waves (moving water) |
| Geothermal | Heat from inside the earth creates steam |
| Nuclear | Atoms are split to release energy |
| Hydro | Water from a reservoir provides the energy |
| Fossil Fuels | Materials mined or pumped from the ground are burned to provide energy |
| Wind | The blades of a turbine are spun by air (not steam) |
| Turbine | Blades which spin due to steam or air |
| Renewable Energy Resources | Wind, Solar, Hydro, Biomass |
| Nonrenewable Energy Resources | Coal, Oil, Natural Gas |
