What happens to an electroscope when a negatively charged rod is brought close to the metal sphere at the top?

When the negatively-charged rod is brought close to the electroscope, positive charges are attracted to it and negative charges are repelled away from it. The electroscope has a net neutral charge and the rubber rod has a net negative charge. If they are brought into contact, they will both take a net negative charge.

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