In which direction do the negatively charged atoms inside the soda cans move? (1 point) Responses From the right to the left of the cans From the right to the left of the cans From the left to the right of the cans From the left to the right of the cans From the bottom to the top of the cans From the bottom to the top of the cans From the top to bottom of the cans

Question

There are two yellow cans on top of two foam cups. Literally.

There is a negatively charged balloon to the actual left of them.

Answer 1

The negatively charged balloon would induce a movement of the negatively charged atoms (or electrons) within the soda cans. Since like charges repel, the negatively charged electrons in the cans would be repelled by the negatively charged balloon. This would cause the electrons in the soda cans to move in the opposite direction, away from the balloon.

Given that the balloon is located to the actual left of the cans, the electrons in the cans would move from the left to the right. Therefore, the correct response is:

From the left to the right of the cans.