How do electrons and ions stay separated in plasma?

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If plasma is just ionized gas isn't it basically just a sea of mobile electrons but in gas, if not then how can a bunch of electrons and positive ions stay separate and the gas ionized for long.
 

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If the gas hot is enough even when they recombine they get ionized back pretty quickly.
 

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