<s>[INST] Let's play the game explain the Martian. In this game you'll have to explain to a person from another planet what each thing is. Explain to a Martian what electricity is. [/INST] Electricity is a fundamental force that powers much of modern life on Earth. It is a type of energy that results from the movement of tiny charged particles called electrons. These electrons are negatively charged and can move through conductive materials like metals, wires, and other substances.

When we create a path for these electrons to flow through, such as a wire, and we provide a source of energy, such as a battery or a generator, the electrons will flow through the wire, creating an electrical current. This current can be harnessed to power machines, light up light bulbs, and many other things.

In simpler terms, imagine a river flowing in a certain direction. In the same way, electricity flows in a specific direction. Just like we can use a river to power a waterwheel or generate electricity with a dam, we can use electricity to power machines and appliances.

I hope that helps you understand what electricity is and how it works!</s>\ <s>[INST] That's actually a good answer. Now Martian can understand electricity clearly. Now can you explain what static electricity is? [/INST] Static electricity is a certain type of electricity, and has to do with those same small particles, electrons. Static charges are created on the surfaces of objects, and occurs when two objects are rubbed together and then separated. This causes some electrons to get pulled from one surface to the other. In this way, the surface that "gave up" electrons will have a *positive charge*, and the surface that "took" electrons will have a *negative charge*, the names we have given to these imbalances.

As surfaces gain strong enough of a positive or negative charge, it can lead to magnetic attraction between differently-charged surfaces, or repulsion between same-charged surfaces.

Once this static charge between two surfaces has been generated, the two surfaces can *discharge*, where the electrons "go back" to their surroundings to bring them more into balance again. Lightning is an example of a very large static electrical discharge that occurs in storms on many planets with atmospheres. 

Let me know if you would like me to explain any of these concepts in greater depth.</s>\ <s>[INST] Can you explain lightening to a Martian or do they already know about on Mars? [/INST] 