By Amber Bennett It keeps our favorite devices charged, our lights and router on, and our appliances running. As much as we rely on electricity, you might not understand exactly how it works or certain terms related to it. Not to worry. Keep reading for a guide to common science terms related to electricity. First, let's start with electricity itself. Electricity Basically, electricity is the energy of charged particles. It also can be described as the flow of electrons (negatively charged particles) from one atom to another. When the electrons are able to move , they can light a lightbulb, power up a cellphone, or give a washing machine the power it needs to run a load of laundry. Now, let's look at science terms related to electricity. Battery A battery is a device used for storing energy . It converts chemical energy into electrical energy. Most batteries include a case, two electrodes, and an electrolyte (the chemical that fills the gap between the electrodes; it often ...
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