Why do some objects produce more static electricity than others?
In: Chemistry
“static” is created when a surface is able to collect or give up electrons. For this to happen the surface has to be fairly uniform (e.g. a PVC plastic tube) in composition and have exposed leading electron or electron holes.
Objects which are not homogenous (made up of different molecules randomly) will typically neutralize quickly (e.g. a collected electron is donated to a nearby electron hole and vice versa). Also objects which aren’t terribly polar won’t work either.
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