goleafsgo113 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Dec 14, 2004 #1 what is the reason why the number of H- ions in a gas must always be less than the number of HII ions?
what is the reason why the number of H- ions in a gas must always be less than the number of HII ions?
Labguy Science Advisor Messages 731 Reaction score 7 Dec 15, 2004 #2 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.
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.
DB Messages 501 Reaction score 0 Dec 16, 2004 #3 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.
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.