can anyone help me out.?
i need help cause i need someone to help me define plasma so i can find an article easier.
Im not looking for the definition of PLasma in blood.
definitions would be extreemmely helpful towards me.
i think the plasma im looking for is related to astronomy and space..
thankss. (:
2006-09-17 13:52:29 · 16 answers · asked by Kait. 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Plasmas are the most common phase of matter. Some estimates suggest that up to 99% of the entire visible universe is plasma. Since the space between the stars is filled with a plasma, albeit a very sparse one, essentially the entire volume of the universe is plasma.
In physics and chemistry, a plasma is typically an ionized gas, and is usually considered to be a distinct phase of matter in contrast to solids, liquids, and gases because of its unique properties.
Plasma typically takes the form of neutral gas-like clouds or charged ion beams, but may also include dust and grains.
For plasma to exist, ionization is necessary. The degree of ionization of a plasma is the proportion of atoms which have lost (or gained) electrons, and is controlled mostly by the temperature.
2006-09-17 14:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by Gane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plasma is on of the four widely known states of matter. Each state reflects a different energy level with solid at the lowest, then liquid, then gas, then plasma. Solid earth, liquid water and gas air are familiar to most people. Plasma is even more energetic then gas. Plasma can be said to exist in the heart of a flame. The sun is composed of hydrogen and helium plasma. I hope this helps you out.
2006-09-17 21:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by kissedonthecheek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to add something to previous good definitions of plasma:
1) it's the most common state of matter... but in universe in general, usually very far from us (in stars), not on the Earth.
2) here you find it for instance in ... plasma TVs. Each dot on such TV is actually a small cell containing ionized (plasma) gas. So it is not only about astronomy...
2006-09-18 07:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by bloo435 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plasma is the 4th state of matter. (The first three being solid, liquid, and gas.) I have listed a site that explains Plasma pretty well.
2006-09-17 22:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by carolcoach64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm assuming that u understand the 3 basic states of matter and how they are formed based on the speed at which their electrons move as they reach different temperatures.... with plasma the electrons start moving around so fast and wildly that they become seperated from the atom that they were a part of. once at least one electron escapes you have a state known as plasma. they say that plasma is actually the most common form of matter found in the universe. (even though it is the least common here on our planet.)
2006-09-17 20:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by Roger 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Plasma is the 4th state of matter. It is atoms that are ionized. That means some, if not all, of their electrons are stripped away because of the high energy environment they're in. Our sun is plasma.
2006-09-17 20:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Plasma is the most common form of matter... check out this site:
http://public.lanl.gov/alp/plasma/ubiquitous.html
2006-09-17 20:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plasma is a super heated gas. Like fire.
2006-09-17 22:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by jesse6317 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fourth state of matter... Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
2006-09-17 20:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Plasma? How about aether? How about "The plasma and aether of the cosmos boil in my veins and make me eaternal and immortal. All matter must bow to my will. Space and time are my slaves. Dual existence is mine, as matter or energy and yet even for me, the sense of animate free will is an illusion.
This is plasma.
2006-09-17 22:18:45 · answer #10 · answered by Gus D 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋