Question

name and define the fourth state of matter

Answer 1

The fourth state of matter is called plasma. It is a highly ionized gas in which some or all of the atoms lose their electrons, resulting in a mixture of free electrons and positively charged ions. Plasma is often considered as an ionized gas because it contains both positive and negative charged particles. Unlike gases, plasmas conduct electricity and respond strongly to electromagnetic fields. Plasma is commonly found in stars, lightning discharges, neon lights, plasma televisions, and fusion reactors.