What would we percieve ions as in our eyes?

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In summary, the question is whether an object constructed of ions would be visible to the eye. The answer is that if the electrons are still present, it would appear as a plasma and if it is dense enough, it would look bright. If the electrons are no longer present, there would be a Coulomb explosion and the object may appear as an explosion or nothing at all, depending on the density and strength of the explosion.
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I'm in high school and a physics novice. I have been wondering what would an object constructed of ions look like if we could see them? Is this a dumb question and there is a obvious answer I'm not thinking up for some reason?
 
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If the electrons are still around, it would be a plasma. If it is sufficiently dense, it looks bright.
If the electrons are not around any more, you get a Coulomb explosion. If it is sufficiently dense, you see an explosion. Or nothing at all any more, if the explosion is strong enough...
 
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mfb said:
If the electrons are still around, it would be a plasma. If it is sufficiently dense, it looks bright.
If the electrons are not around any more, you get a Coulomb explosion. If it is sufficiently dense, you see an explosion. Or nothing at all any more, if the explosion is strong enough...
Ah thank you, friend.
 

What would we perceive ions as in our eyes?

This question is asking about how ions would appear to us if we were able to see them with our eyes.

Why can't we see ions with our eyes?

Our eyes cannot see ions because ions are too small for our eyes to detect. They are smaller than the wavelength of visible light, which is what our eyes are able to perceive.

Can we see ions with any other senses?

No, ions cannot be seen with any of our senses. They are only detectable through scientific instruments such as microscopes or sensors.

What do ions look like when viewed through a microscope?

Under a microscope, ions may appear as small, colorless spheres or particles. Their exact appearance may vary depending on the type of ion and the conditions in which they are viewed.

How do ions affect our vision?

Ions do not directly affect our vision since we cannot see them. However, they can indirectly affect our vision by playing important roles in the functioning of our eyes, such as maintaining the proper balance of fluids in our cells.

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