Atoms and electrons

Electricity is a form of power that is produced by the movement of electrons. When the electron flow is constant, it produces an electric current.

What is an atom?

An atom is the primary basis of all matter. It has a nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons surrounded by orbiting electrons.

What is an electron?

Electrons are particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

It has a negative charge.

How do we measure electricity?

Amps - Measurement used for electron flow, or electric current.

Volts - Measurement used for the pressure which electricity flow

Watts - Measurement of the amount of electrical energy a device uses per second.

Kilowatts - Larger measurement of the amount of electrical energy a device uses per second. One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.