What is an example of plasma?
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The question is asking for an example of plasma, which is one of the four fundamental states of matter. It seeks clarification or illustration of this state beyond just a definition.
Answer
Lightning, neon signs, the Sun.
Examples of plasma include lightning, neon signs, and the Sun.
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Examples of plasma include lightning, neon signs, and the Sun.
More Information
Plasma is often referred to as the fourth state of matter, distinct from solids, liquids, and gases. It consists of a hot ionized gas with nearly equal numbers of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the state of plasma with the plasma found in blood, so it's important to specify 'plasma' as the state of matter.
Sources
- 10 Examples of Plasma - Form of Matter - ThoughtCo - thoughtco.com
- Plasma (physics) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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