Plasma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009005",
  "term": "Plasma",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A state of matter consisting of an ionized gas, containing a substantial fraction of free electrons and ions, alongside neutral atoms or molecules. This highly energetic state is formed when a gas is heated to extreme temperatures or subjected to strong electromagnetic fields, causing atoms to lose electrons. Plasmas exhibit collective behavior due to long-range electromagnetic forces and are found in stars, lightning, and fluorescent lamps.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "nucleus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 119 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 1033. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicokinetics (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 1065 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476051033)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/plasma/"
}