Here's why:
* Plasma: Plasma is often called the "fourth state of matter" (after solid, liquid, and gas). It's a superheated gas where electrons are stripped from atoms, creating a mix of ions and free electrons.
* Stars: The intense heat and pressure inside stars cause hydrogen and helium atoms to ionize, creating a plasma. Nuclear fusion reactions occur within this plasma, generating the energy that makes stars shine.
* Planets: While the core of planets can be solid or liquid, the atmospheres of gas giants (like Jupiter and Saturn) are mostly composed of plasma. The intense radiation from the sun ionizes the gases in their atmospheres, creating plasma.
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