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Why a candle flame isn't plasma
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Despite common misconceptions, a typical candle flame is just a super-heated gas, not a fancy fourth state of matter. To rip electrons away from their nuclei and create actual plasma, you need temperatures far hotter than a standard campfire. True plasma requires intense energetic commitment, making most everyday flames just basic incandescent soot trying to look impressive.
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