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A loss or gain of electrons on a surface is __________ electricity?
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If an object loses electrons, it is left with more protons – giving it an overall positive charge. If an object gains electrons, it will have an overall negative charge. The build-up of charges on an object is called static electricity.


so static energy:)
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