Solids, Liquids, and Gases: Plasma

Plasma is a phase of matter that is rare on Earth but common in the universe. It is a gas-like mixture of charged particles, often found at high temperatures. Plasma contains a lot of energy and can be dangerous to living things. It is present in the sun and can be observed in everyday items like fluorescent light bulbs.

Which phase of matter is rare on Earth but common in the universe?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

What is a significant characteristic of plasma in terms of energy?

• It contains little energy.

• It absorbs energy from other sources.

• It contains a great deal of energy.

• It has no energy.

Why can plasma be dangerous to living things?

• Because it is very cold.

• Because it is very rare.

• Because it is very dense.

• Because it contains a lot of energy.

What is plasma primarily composed of?

• Molecules

• Solid particles

• Charged particles

• Neutral atoms

Where can plasma be observed in everyday life?

• In a piece of wood

• In fluorescent light bulbs

• In a glass of water

• In a block of ice