A positively charged object?

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A positively charged object?

Explanation:
Understanding electric charge: a positively charged object has a net positive charge, meaning there are more protons (positive) than electrons (negative). When an object loses electrons or has an excess of protons, it becomes positively charged. If the numbers of protons and electrons are equal, the object is neutral. If it gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged. The term ionic refers to ions or to processes involving loss or gain of electrons, but it isn’t the label for the net charge state of a typical object. For example, rubbing a glass rod with silk can remove electrons, leaving the rod positively charged.

Understanding electric charge: a positively charged object has a net positive charge, meaning there are more protons (positive) than electrons (negative). When an object loses electrons or has an excess of protons, it becomes positively charged. If the numbers of protons and electrons are equal, the object is neutral. If it gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged. The term ionic refers to ions or to processes involving loss or gain of electrons, but it isn’t the label for the net charge state of a typical object. For example, rubbing a glass rod with silk can remove electrons, leaving the rod positively charged.

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