Plasma

What is plasma for?

Introduction

Four states of matter : Solid, liquid, gas and plasma

It was discovered in 1928

Is an electricaly charged gas

Comparable to gas or liquid : No definite shape unless in container

In plasma, negatively charged electrons → pulled out of atoms

Atom is then positive -> ion

Positive and negative charges can move freely around

Summary

Videos

Diagram of Plasma molecules

Introduction

What is Plasma ?

Diagram of Plasma molecules

Objects that are made of Plasma

Objects that are made of Plasma (1)

Objects that are made of Plasma

(2)

Lightning

Aurora

Neon signs and fluorescent lights

Welding arcs

Stars (including the Sun)

Tail of a comet

Fireball of a nuclear explosion

Plasma