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I sort of new to the states of matter, so please use English (explain what all the big words mean). First of all what does ionizing even mean? second every type of matter of 4 states?
Thank you so much. So just to clarify you do get plasma by ionizing gas. Do you ionize something by super heating it? Thank you so much!Khashishi said:Yes, any gas can be turned into a plasma. Ionize means to break apart some or all electrons from the nucleus of an atom or molecule. Of course, if you fully ionize a molecule by taking away all the electrons, it will cease to be a molecule since there's nothing holding the elements together. A plasma is a fluid made up of ions.
There are many more than four states of matter. But the basic ones are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
Thank you, are there solid and liquid forms for all gasses too for example is there a liquid form for carbon?Khashishi said:That is one way to ionize something. You can also use high voltage or ionizing radiation. It is easier to form a plasma at low densities, since there is less recombination between the electrons and positive ions.
Dakota said:Thank you, are there solid and liquid forms for all gasses too for example is there a liquid form for carbon?
Thank you but I didn't really understand. Can you explain for a amateur to understand?Kevin McHugh said:A gas will condense to form a liquid and vice versa, a liquid evaporates to form a gas. There is a triple point where you can have all three in equilibrium; solid, liquid and gas. Some solids do not melt to form a liquid, but will sublime to form a gas.
Yes, all gases can be ionized to make a plasma. However, the ease of ionization varies depending on the type of gas and the conditions under which the ionization occurs.
Ionization is the process by which electrons are stripped from atoms, resulting in positively charged ions and free electrons. This can occur through various methods such as heating, exposure to strong electric fields, or collisions with other particles.
A plasma is a state of matter that consists of a gas that has been ionized, resulting in a mixture of positively charged ions and free electrons. It is often referred to as the fourth state of matter and has unique properties such as conductivity and the ability to respond to electromagnetic fields.
Plasma has many practical applications, including in the production of semiconductors, lighting technology, and medical treatments. It is also used in spacecraft propulsion, nuclear fusion research, and in various industrial processes such as welding and cutting.
Yes, plasma can be found naturally in the form of lightning, the Earth's ionosphere, and in stars. In fact, most of the observable matter in the universe is in the form of plasma, making it one of the most abundant states of matter.