Why does static electricity shock you?

Question

a. The discharge of protons on the surface
b. The voltage is too much
c. The friction from all the metal
d. The discharge of electrons on the surface

Answer 1

d. The discharge of electrons on the surface

Static electricity shocks occur when there is an imbalance of electric charge on the surface of an object, causing a rapid transfer of electrons and creating a static discharge. This discharge of electrons results in a sudden flow of electricity between the charged object and another object, such as your skin, causing a shock sensation.