What is Plasma?

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Plasma matter is a state of matter where a gas becomes highly ionized, meaning its atoms have lost electrons, resulting in a collection of charged particles that can conduct electricity and are strongly influenced by electric and magnetic fields; it's often considered the fourth state of matter, after solid, liquid, and gas, and can be found in the sun, lightning, and fluorescent lights. 

Ionized gas: Plasma is essentially an ionized gas, where the atoms have lost some or all of their electrons, creating positively charged ions and free electrons.

Highly conductive: Due to the presence of charged particles, plasma is highly conductive and can readily carry electrical currents.

Electric and magnetic fields: Plasma behavior is significantly influenced by electric and magnetic fields.