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Current issues, research and development in science
Lightning turns gases in the air into plasma at temperatures higher than 1 000 000 °C.
Fusion technology
comes to Earth! Plasmas are used in lasers.
Activities Think
6 Distinguish between the properties of a plasma and those
of a gas.
remember
7 Draw a diagram using particles to demonstrate what
1 Recall an example of naturally occurring plasma. happens if a substance changes from a solid to a liquid
2 Atoms in solids, liquids and gases are neutral. Explain to a gas to a plasma.
what this means. 8 Explain why scientists think that plasma would be a good
3 What happens to the atoms in a gas to make them into energy source in the future.
plasma? Explain this in terms of protons and electrons.
4 Describe a current use of plasma. Investigate
5 Recall some examples of how plasma may be used in the 9 Investigate how a neon light works. Present your findings
future. as an advertisement to sell a new neon light.
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