True or False: The transfer of electrons occurs when a charged object touches a neutral object.

The statement is true because when a charged object comes into contact with a neutral object, electrons can transfer between them. This occurs due to the electric potential difference between the charged object and the neutral object. If the charged object has an excess of electrons (negative charge), it can transfer some of those electrons to the neutral object, causing the neutral object to gain a negative charge. Conversely, if the charged object has a deficiency of electrons (positive charge), it can attract electrons from the neutral object, making the neutral object positively charged as it loses some of its electrons.

This transfer of electrons continues until the electric potential between the two objects equalizes, resulting in both having the same charge state to some extent. Understanding this transfer mechanism is essential in the study of electrostatics and the behavior of charged bodies in various materials.