What charge is on plasma ball surface?

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The discussion centers on the interaction between a plasma ball and a human finger. When a person touches the surface of a plasma ball, they receive free electrons from the plasma ball rather than the ball extracting electrons from their finger. This exchange occurs due to the high voltage and ionization present in the plasma ball, which creates a flow of electrons towards the finger, resulting in a tactile sensation.

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When I touch the surface on plasma ball, do I receieve free electron from plasma ball?
or do plasma ball take free electron from my finger?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

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