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What do you predict would happen if you brought a negatively charged balloon next to an uncharged piece of paper?.

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the paper would be draw to the balloon. i am correct trust me
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Answer:

The paper will be attracted to the balloon.

Step-by-step explanation:

A negative charge represents an excess of electrons. If a negatively charged balloon is brought next to an uncharged piece of paper, the negatively charged electrons would repel the negatively charged electrons present in the molecules on the surface of the paper. This would cause an asymmetric distribution of electrons in the molecules of the paper. The asymmetric distribution would cause a momentary dipole in the affected molecules, with the positive pole oriented toward the balloon. The cumulative effect would be an attractive force between the negatively charged balloon and the uncharged paper.

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