What this quiz covers

Grade 8 Natural Sciences: Electricity & the Periodic Table Revision Quiz draws its questions at random from 40 questions across these topics:

• Static electricity
• Lightning
• Circuits
• Electrolysis and effects
• Periodic table

Example questions

A sample of the questions you will practise in this quiz. Work them out yourself - the full solution appears after you answer each one.

1. What is the tiny negatively charged particle found in atoms?
2. What is the build-up (accumulation) of electric charges on an object called?
3. What is the charge on a balloon BEFORE it is rubbed against a hand?
4. A balloon becomes negative after it is rubbed against a hand. Which statement is correct?
5. Why does a girl's hair keep standing up after she rubs a balloon on it?