Gas molecules have charged particles (electrons and ions) that can be affected by electric fields, causing the gas to conduct electricity.
When an electric field is applied to a gas, the charged particles within the gas are accelerated, causing them to collide with other particles and transfer their charge. This movement of charged particles allows the gas to conduct electricity.
The density of the gas, the strength of the electric field, and the temperature of the gas can all affect its ability to conduct electricity. Higher gas density, stronger electric fields, and lower temperatures generally result in better conductivity.
The ability of a gas to conduct electricity depends on its composition and the availability of charged particles. Gases with a higher proportion of charged particles, such as ions, will conduct electricity better than gases with fewer charged particles.
No, gas can only conduct electricity in the presence of an electric field. Without an electric field, the charged particles in the gas are not in motion and are not able to transfer their charge, thus not conducting electricity.