Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
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ISBN: 9780078807213
Author: Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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Chapter 13, Problem 53A
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Difference and similarity between gas and plasma.

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Answer to Problem 53A

Plasma and gas have no definite shape and volume. Gas is composed of atoms and plasma is composed of ions and electrons.

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Introduction:Gas is a state of matter that has free moving particles. It takes the shape and volume of its container. Plasma is a state of matter that contains free charged particles, like ions and electrons.

Explanation: Similarity between gas and plasma:

Gas and plasma, both have indefinite volume and indefinite shape.

Difference between gas and plasma:

Gas is made up of atoms, whereas, plasma is made up of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons.

Plasma is more energetic than gas.

Gas cannot conduct electricity, whereas plasma conducts electricity.

Conclusion:Plasma and gas have no definite shape and volume. Gas is composed of atoms and plasma is composed of ions and electrons.

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