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Plasma and The Discovery of The Electron
Plasma and The Discovery of The Electron
Electron
By: David Khazzam
Grade 11 Chemistry
Fun Fact
The Greeks discovered electricity by rubbing
amber with fur.
The word electricity comes from the greek word
elektron, which means amber.
Plasma
By: David Khazzam
Grade 11 Chemistry
Introduction of Plasma
Three or four states of matter?
Greeks four elements
Created by heating gas
or subjecting it to a
strong electromagnetic
field
Discovery of Plasma
1879: William Crookes discovered it
1897: J.J. Thomson identified it
1928: Irving Langmuir coined the term plasma
Hannes Alfn studied it
Characteristics
Breaks molecular bonds
Negative electrons, positive ions
Radiates light
Creates magnetic fields
Examples of Plasma
Makes up 99% of visible matter in the universe
Hottest candle flame
Northern Lights
Neon Sign
Lightning
Glowing Nebula
Sun
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