The Mystery of H- & HII Ions: Why the Balance Matters

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goleafsgo113

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what is the reason why the number of H- ions in a gas must always be less than the number of HII ions?
 

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goleafsgo113 said:
what is the reason why the number of H- ions in a gas must always be less than the number of HII ions?
Gas where? Do you mean in a star or interstellar space? Depends on the temperature.
 
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My best guess is that you need more energy to ionize atoms, and more energy can mean more mass, therefore more atoms. Just a guess.
 

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