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A plasma is a state of matter where one or more electrons of the average atom is missing from an orbital shell, and is free to "roam" through the plasma itself. In the case of hydrogen, this makes it a bare proton most of the time. So it would be a proton + electron gas.

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Is Hydrogen a conductor or insulator?

Hydrogen is an insulator if it is not ionized. Like any other gas, if a high voltage is applied, electrons separate from the nucleus, creating a plasma, which does conduct. Some experimental fusion generators use hydrogen plasma.


Is protein a compound or a mixture?

Plasma is the forth state of matter, beyond that of a gas. In comparison with a gas it is far more dispursed. Plasma is also a solution found in the blood which contains platelets, bloods cells and salts etc. On the basis that salts are dissolved in this, you could say this form of plasma would be a solution.


Can hydrogen conduct electricity?

Hydrogen has the highest thermal conductivity of any gas. The electrical conductivity of hydrogen varies according to temperature. If it is cold enough, it can be a superconductor. If it is hot enough, as a plasma, it is highly conductive.


Is plasma a gas with an electrical charge?

Yes, plasma is often referred to as the fourth state of matter and is a gas that is composed of positively charged ions and free electrons, giving it an electrical charge. Plasma is created when a gas is heated to extremely high temperatures or exposed to a strong electromagnetic field.


Where does plasma occur on the earth?

Plasma occurs naturally in the Earth's ionosphere, a layer of the atmosphere between 80-1,000 km above the surface. It is also found in lightning bolts, auroras, and certain types of flames like those from a welding torch. Plasma can be created in laboratory settings or through industrial processes, such as in plasma TVs or fusion reactors.