Which of the following describes the characteristics of a plasma?

A. Particles are packed closely together, have low compressibility, and usually maintain their organized, set shape.

B. Particles are positively and negatively charged, have high compressibility, and spread out to fill a container.

C. Particles move around in a semi-organized way, take the shape of a container, and fill a container from the bottom up.

D. Particles move freely, have high compressibility, and spread out evenly to fill a container.

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Natalie Velez

30 December, 16:35

Which of the following describes the characteristics of a plasma?

A. Particles are packed closely together, have low compressibility, and usually maintain their organized, set shape.

B. Particles are positively and negatively charged, have high compressibility, and spread out to fill a container.

C. Particles move around in a semi-organized way, take the shape of a container, and fill a container from the bottom up.

D. Particles move freely, have high compressibility, and spread out evenly to fill a container.

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Steven · Answer 1

There are essentially 5 states of matter-

1) Solid

2) Liquid

3) Gas

4) Plasma

5) Bose-Einstein Condensate

Plasma comprises of positive and negatively charged particles that are formed in extremely high temperature conditions. A characteristic of plasma is that it is not dense enough. The ions tend to be far apart, which makes them to spread out and imparts compressibility.

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