Question

A scientist is researching what happens when a neutral metal sphere located on an insulated stand is touched by a negatively charged rod. The set up for the scientist’s experiment is shown in the picture below.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AWhat will happen to the excess electrons when the negatively charged rod touches the metal sphere?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe excess electrons will move from the sphere to the rod and stay close together.%0D%0AThe excess electrons will move from the sphere to the rod and stay close together.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe excess electrons will move from the sphere to the rod and spread out.%0D%0AThe excess electrons will move from the sphere to the rod and spread out.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe excess electrons will move from the rod to the sphere and stay close together.%0D%0AThe excess electrons will move from the rod to the sphere and stay close together.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe excess electrons will move from the rod to the sphere and spread out.

Answer 1

The excess electrons will move from the sphere to the rod and spread out.