The Law of Conservation of Charge The frictional charging process (as well as any charging process) involves a transfer of electrons between two objects. Charge is not created from nothing. The appearance of negative charge upon a rubber balloon is merely the result of its acquisition of electrons.
The official languages of the island are Spanish and English. Spanish is the primary language of Puerto Ricans, though English is taught as a foreign language in public schools from elementary levels to high school.
There are a few major differences between Puerto Rico and a typical American state: The Internal Revenue Code does not apply to Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has no voting representation in Congress. Puerto Rican citizens are not allowed to vote in presidential elections.