Of the nobile gasses, which has the greatest propensity to ionize?

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The discussion explores the ionization propensity of noble gases, questioning which gas is most likely to ionize under specific conditions. An experimental scenario is presented involving a high-voltage setup with metallic components and wet conditions, raising questions about the behavior of bubbles in an electric field. Additionally, the conversation touches on the quality factor (Q) of an R-C parallel circuit and the implications of ionized gas dissolving in water. The thread concludes with a somewhat dismissive tone about the future of engineering and innovation. Overall, the focus remains on the scientific inquiries regarding ionization and electrical phenomena.
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(1) If I set an experiment, in a room with a metallic floor, and a metaillic ceiling. the two plates have 20,000V of dc voltage impressed across the plates. I walk in, wet footed, with the bubble master's favorite limon joy and water concentrate. I am in no danger as I am well below the breakdown field strength of air, and leave the aluminum step ladder outside.

I blow a bubble, with my metallic bubble blower, several, maybe 100. How many accellerate upward, some, many, none?

(2) Of the nobile gasses, which has the greatest propensity to ionize.


(3) what is the Q of an R-C parallel circuit. (I knoe the answer(s?) do you?)

and (4), the bonus question, if an ionized gas, dissolves into water, what becomes of the charge?, did it heat the water??
 
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