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Why can only metal superconductors plasmas and ionic solutions conduct electricity?
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The reason is that there must be free electrons or charged particals that can move under the influence of an applied electric firld. Please note that other substances may conduct electricity e.g. graphite and molten ionic salts.
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What can conduct electricity?
We know that in, general, metals and superconductors, as well as plasmas and ionic solutions conduct electricity.Of the metals, silver conducts electricity the best, although it is relatively expensive. Copper is very commonly used because it is the second most conductive metal. We know that Group 1 and Group 2 metals (the alkali and alkaline earth metals) from the periodic table are good conductors. Other metals and metal alloys will also conduct, such as gold, aluminum, tungsten, brass, lead, bronze, iron ferrite, meteorite, tin, steel, iron, titanium, etc. Aluminum is also often used because it is highly conductive, and it much lighter than the other highly conductive metals.At very low temperatures (meaning the temperature of liquid nitrogen), superconductors are by far the best conductors available. These are far superior to any known metal, but, they do not conduct at anything close to room temperature. Some superconductors have zero resistance, and so there are absolutely no current or power losses as electrons move through the material.The general idea is that any material with free electronswill be a conductor. The more free electrons, the better the conductor will be. We also know that ionic solutions will conduct electricity. Salt water is an example of this. It should be noted that these materials include those in the solid, liquid and gas phases. As a plasma (an ionized material), electrons are suddenly made available to support conduction because of the fact that electrons have been torn from their orbits to ionize the material in the plasma. There will be a few more minor inclusions, and you can find more information by using the links.
Classification of plasma proteins?
There are a large number of plasma classifications. These include cold, hot and warm plasmas, plasma ionization, collisional plasmas, neutral plasmas, plasma densities, magnetic plasmas, complex plasmas, active and passive plasmas, ideal and non ideal plasmas and high energy density plasmas.
Describe one way that a plasma is similar to a gas. describe one way plasma is different from a gas?
Both plasmas and gases can behave in a similar way; for example, they are both fluids (or gas-like). But plasmas can be quite different to gases because plasmas respond strongly to electromagnetic forces that can result in plasmas emitting a range of electromagnetic radiation themselves (radio waves, light, x-rays, etc); 99.999% of the visible universe is in the plasma state because cosmic gas is not visible.
Which state of matter exists only at high temperatures that are found in the sun and in lightning bolts?
Plasmas
Are three states of matter?
There are now five states of matter which are the BE Condensate, solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas.
What properties do plasmas have that solids liquids and gases dont?
A plasma is an ionized gas ... thus its properties are those of a gas PLUS the fact that it can conduct electricity.
What objects rarely conduct electricity?
We know that in, general, metals and superconductors, as well as plasmas and ionic solutions conduct electricity.Of the metals, silver conducts electricity the best, although it is relatively expensive. Copper is very commonly used because it is the second most conductive metal. We know that Group 1 and Group 2 metals (the alkali and alkaline earth metals) from the periodic table are good conductors. Other metals and metal alloys will also conduct, such as gold, aluminum, tungsten, brass, lead, bronze, iron ferrite, meteorite, tin, steel, iron, titanium, etc. Aluminum is also often used because it is highly conductive, and it much lighter than the other highly conductive metals.At very low temperatures (meaning the temperature of liquid nitrogen), superconductors are by far the best conductors available. These are far superior to any known metal, but, they do not conduct at anything close to room temperature. Some superconductors have zero resistance, and so there are absolutely no current or power losses as electrons move through the material.The general idea is that any material with free electrons will be a conductor. The more free electrons, the better the conductor will be. We also know that ionic solutions will conduct electricity. Salt water is an example of this. It should be noted that these materials include those in the solid, liquid and gas phases. As a plasma (an ionized material), electrons are suddenly made available to support conduction because of the fact that electrons have been torn from their orbits to ionize the material in the plasma. There will be a few more minor inclusions, and you can find more information by using the links.
What can conduct electricity?
We know that in, general, metals and superconductors, as well as plasmas and ionic solutions conduct electricity.Of the metals, silver conducts electricity the best, although it is relatively expensive. Copper is very commonly used because it is the second most conductive metal. We know that Group 1 and Group 2 metals (the alkali and alkaline earth metals) from the periodic table are good conductors. Other metals and metal alloys will also conduct, such as gold, aluminum, tungsten, brass, lead, bronze, iron ferrite, meteorite, tin, steel, iron, titanium, etc. Aluminum is also often used because it is highly conductive, and it much lighter than the other highly conductive metals.At very low temperatures (meaning the temperature of liquid nitrogen), superconductors are by far the best conductors available. These are far superior to any known metal, but, they do not conduct at anything close to room temperature. Some superconductors have zero resistance, and so there are absolutely no current or power losses as electrons move through the material.The general idea is that any material with free electronswill be a conductor. The more free electrons, the better the conductor will be. We also know that ionic solutions will conduct electricity. Salt water is an example of this. It should be noted that these materials include those in the solid, liquid and gas phases. As a plasma (an ionized material), electrons are suddenly made available to support conduction because of the fact that electrons have been torn from their orbits to ionize the material in the plasma. There will be a few more minor inclusions, and you can find more information by using the links.
Unlike a gas plasma conduct electric current?
Yes. Plasmas conduct electric currents, but gases don't.
Does plasmas have an indefinite shape?
Plasmas do not a have a fixed shape.
Do plasmas have a definite volume?
No. Plasmas are ionized gas.
When was Physics of Plasmas created?
Physics of Plasmas was created in 1994.
Classification of plasma proteins?
There are a large number of plasma classifications. These include cold, hot and warm plasmas, plasma ionization, collisional plasmas, neutral plasmas, plasma densities, magnetic plasmas, complex plasmas, active and passive plasmas, ideal and non ideal plasmas and high energy density plasmas.
Why do people throw away good plasmas?
plasmas break easily
The future of plasma in electronics field?
Plasmas are conductive assemblies of charged particles, neutrals and fields that exhibit collective effects. Further, plasmas carry electrical currents and generate magnetic fields. Plasmas are the most common form of matter, comprising more than 99% of the visible universe, and permeate the solar system, interstellar and intergalactic environments. When considered inclusively, it is clear that plasma science and technology encompasses immense diversity, pervasiveness and potential. The future is right for the this plasma features: Plasmas for Home, Business and Transportation Plasmas for Space Plasmas and Manufacturing Plasmas for Energy Plasmas for National Security Plasmas for the Environment Plasmas and Education
Where are Plasmas found on earth?
we are found the plasmas in the earth (flouorescent bulbs ) .(lamp).
The sun is composed mostly of what?
hydrogen and helium plasmas. This is really helpful
