RJC said:Most of us know that when a liquid goes to a gas its called evaporation. We also know of deposition, sublimation, condensation, etc., but what are the names of the changes dealing with plasma? If plasma were change into a liquid, it is called? A solid? A gas? Are these even possible?
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Tide said:I think the word you are looking for is ionization.
Plasma is considered the fourth state of matter and is created when a gas is heated to a very high temperature or exposed to a strong electromagnetic field. It differs from solids, liquids, and gases because it is made up of charged particles, such as ions and electrons, rather than neutral particles.
Yes, plasma can change into a solid, liquid, or gas depending on the temperature and pressure conditions. When cooled, plasma can transition into a gas, and if the gas is cooled further, it can turn into a liquid and eventually a solid.
Plasma behaves differently than solids, liquids, and gases because it has unique physical properties. Unlike solids, it does not have a definite shape or volume, and it can conduct electricity like a metal. Unlike liquids, it does not flow freely, and unlike gases, it does not fill its container.
Plasma has many practical applications, such as in fluorescent lights, plasma televisions, and neon signs. It is also used in cutting and welding processes, as well as in medical treatments like sterilization and cancer therapy. In addition, scientists are researching the use of plasma in advanced propulsion systems for spacecraft.
Plasma is named and classified based on the source of its creation, such as thermal plasma, non-thermal plasma, or astrophysical plasma. It can also be classified by temperature and density, with categories such as low-temperature plasma and high-density plasma. Scientists also use different naming conventions, such as calling a plasma created by a laser "laser-induced plasma."