If some solids, like ice, is heated, it becomes a liquid. If that is heated, it turns to a gas. Under my understanding, if a gas is exposed to very high temperatures (1000 degrees celcius), it turns to plasma. What happens to the plasma? Is there a fifth state of matter or does it just return to a gas form after cooling down? I'm not very familiar with plasma, only that it can be seen when lightning strikes and during the aurora. Are there any other places on earth where plasma can form naturally?
2006-07-01 17:37:02 · 4 answers · asked by Hrodulf 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Also, have we ever come close to designing a plasma rifle like in some shoot-em-up games? How would that work?
2006-07-01 17:43:29 · update #1
I'm not sure what happens when you heat plasma, but this site may help you find the answers. Take care.
2006-07-01 17:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it cools it returns to a gas.
2006-07-02 00:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check it out man...
http://www.indiana.edu/~a560/lect22.html
2006-07-15 13:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not dispersed anywhere
2006-07-02 11:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by plasma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋