What is the main difference between a gas and a plasma?
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What is the main difference between a gas and a plasma?
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Plasma is ionized gas, meaning it has free electrons and ions, while gas does not.
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Q: What is the main difference between a gas and a plasma?
Solution: Plasma is ionized gas, meaning it has free electrons and ions, while gas does not.
Steps: 3
Step 1: Understand what a gas is. A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and is made up of molecules that are not charged.
Step 2: Learn about plasma. Plasma is also a state of matter, but it is made up of ionized gas, which means it has charged particles, including free electrons and ions.
Step 3: Identify the key difference. The main difference is that plasma contains charged particles (ions and free electrons), while regular gas does not have these charged particles.
