What are the 3 states of matter? and why do people put plasma?

Answer 1

The FOUR states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and Plasma. Plasma wasn't an a recognized,observable state until recently, due to the high heat and energy required to produce it. Check the link for more information on the plasma state of matter

Answer 2

Solid, liquid, gas.

Huh, "put plasma"? What does that mean? Do you mean, why do some people put plasma as a state of matter? If so:

Plasma is the fourth state of matter. Many places teach that there are three states of matter; solid, liquid and gas, but there are actually four. The fourth is plasma. To put it very simply, a plasma is an ionized gas, a gas into which sufficient energy is provided to free electrons from atoms or molecules and to allow both species, ions and electrons, to coexist. The funny thing about that is, that as far as we know, plasmas are the most common state of matter in the universe. They are even common here on earth. A plasma is a gas that has been energized to the point that some of the electrons break free from, but travel with, their nucleus. Gases can become plasmas in several ways, but all include pumping the gas with energy. A spark in a gas will create a plasma. A hot gas passing through a big spark will turn the gas stream into a plasma that can be useful. Plasma torches like that are used in industry to cut metals. The biggest chunk of plasma you will see is that dear friend to all of us, the sun. The sun's enormous heat rips electrons off the hydrogen and helium molecules that make up the sun. Essentially, the sun, like most stars, is a great big ball of plasma.

Answer 3

The three "regular" states are solid, liquid, and gas. Plasma is often listed as a fourth state because it's an **ionized** gaseous form and has properties that distinguish it from a gas.

Also, when you consider stars and interstellar space, plasma is the most common state of matter in the universe.

Answer 4

Well, there being 3 states is a great over-simplication. The three states are however:

Gasses - the forces betwwen molecules cannot keep the mass from expanding.

Liquids - the forced between the molecules keep the mass from expanding, but does not keep it in a fixed shape.

Solids - The forces in the mass are strog enough to keep it from expanding and to keep it in a fixed shape.

Plasma - this is a gas whith so much internal energy that electrons are broken away from the atoms. Moledules are also often split apart in singke atoms.

Regards K Holt

http://www.panteraconsulting.com

Answer 5

Hi. The states of matter are related to temperature (usually) and the plasma state is the hottest (usually).