Best way to ionize compounds and/or elements?

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The best methods for ionizing compounds or elements include heating, electric discharge, and radiation. Each method has distinct advantages and limitations regarding the duration of the ionized state. For practical applications, using electric discharge is recommended for its efficiency and feasibility with household components. Heating can also be effective but may require more controlled environments to maintain ionization.

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Whats the best method for this? Just removing electrons, how long will the ionized state last, and can I do it in a makeshift kind of way with household/cheap parts?
 
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