Plasma is a state of matter similar to gas in which a certain portion of the particles are ionized. After sufficient heating a gas dissociates its molecular bonds, rendering it into constituent atoms. Further heating leads to ionization (a loss or gain of electrons), thus turning it into a plasma, containing charged particles: positive ions also called cations or negative ions also called anions and electrons.
Plasma is found on Earth also. The lightning that we see, is made up of plasma. The Aura Borealis and Aura Australis are also made up of plasma. Stars are mainly made up of plasma. Hydrogen and Helium ions and electrons make up the plasma state.
Plasma is found on Earth also. The lightning that we see, is made up of plasma. The Aura Borealis and Aura Australis are also made up of plasma. Stars are mainly made up of plasma. Hydrogen and Helium ions and electrons make up the plasma state.
The number of electrically charged particles is non-negligible. Therefore, Plasma is affected easily by electrostatic fields. Plasma, therefore, has properties quite unlike those of solids, liquids, or gases and is considered a distinct state of matter. Like gas, plasma does not have a definite shape or a definite volume unless enclosed in a container; unlike gas, under the influence of a magnetic field, it may form structures such as filaments, beams and double layers. Some common plasmas are stars and neon signs. Like how Hydrogen(H) and Helium(He) fill up most of the Universe, plasma state is most ordinary state of matter.
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| The uniquely different plasma |
Plasma is widely used in laboratories to perform tests and experiments. The main world wide use is its use in TVs, mobile phones, LED displays etc. Plasma screens are used in these products. Due better flow of charge, the efficiency of the item increases.
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