Triboelectric effect and chemical reaction

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Start date Sep 4, 2014
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Rubbing a plastic rod with wool generates static electricity through the triboelectric effect, resulting in charge buildup on both materials. This process does not involve a chemical reaction; instead, it leads to the transfer of electrons, creating an imbalance of charge. The interaction does not produce anions or cations, as no chemical bonds are formed. Free electrons are indeed generated but are not typically associated with conductivity in this context. Understanding the triboelectric effect clarifies that it is primarily a physical phenomenon rather than a chemical one.

Sep 4, 2014

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Homework Statement

While rubbing the plastic rod with the wool causes the building up of charges on both of them.

What chemical reaction takes place between them.
Does it create anions and cations?
Does it create free electrons (I don't think so, because generally they are bad conductor of electricity.)

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Sep 4, 2014

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