What kind of charges is within the smoke from cigarette?

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The discussion centers on the electrical charge of particles within cigarette smoke, specifically addressing the presence of both positive and negative charges. Participants confirm that cigarette smoke contains both protons and electrons, indicating that it does not consist of a single type of charge. The conversation suggests that the smoke may exhibit an unbalanced charge due to the interaction of these particles.

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Positive or negative charges?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
 
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Do you thing there is only one kind? The particles in the smoke have both protons and electrons. Do you mean there is some unbalanced charge?
 

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