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