Plasma and Changes of State in Matter

plasma

- the next stage after gas where electrons are stripped from the atom - a mixture of free-moving electrons and nuclei

plasma (what its not)

-the plasma in blood (the liquid portion of blood that contains numerous proteins and minerals)

"Ordinary" matter (solid, liquid, gas) makes up what percent of the universe?

1%

Plasma makes up more than what percent of the visible universe?

99%

How can matter change state of matter?

Matter can change __________________ by 1. Increase or decrease temperature. 2. Increase or decrease pressure. 3. Sometimes electricity

How is plasma formed?

Plasma is formed by heating a gas to an extremely high temperature so electrons are ripped free

Who identified a fourth state of matter (now called plasma) in 1879?

Sir William Crookes

Plasma in an ________ is cool and more dense.

aurora

plasma

is by far the most common form of matter.

Examples of plasma

lightning, fire, fluorescent, static shock, neon lights

Plasma in the _____ is hot and very dense.

sun