Question

What is the difference between plasma, semi-liquid state & molten state?

Answer 1

Hint:
The one of the distinct forms in which the matter can exist is known as the state of matter. Historically, there are four states of matter that are solid, liquid, gas and plasma. But a system can also contain several immiscible phases of the same state of matter.

Complete step by step answer:
Anything or everything in this whole universe that has mass or covers some space is known as a matter. We know that all matter is made up of some atoms of elements. The basis of the different states of matter is how closely the atoms are bonded while in some other situations it depends on how closely the atoms are packed. The state of matter is generally described on the basis of qualities that can be seen or felt. The same element, compound or solution can behave very differently depending on its state of matter.
Plasma, one of the states of the matter, has neither a definite volume nor a definite shape, like gas. It often is found in ionized gases but still it is distinct form a gas because of its unique properties. It is an electronically conducting material that has an equal number of positively and negatively charged particles. Plasma is basically produced when the atoms, in their gaseous state, get ionized on heating. Some common examples of plasma are stars, lightening, fluorescent lights and neon signs.
The semi liquid state of matter contains the qualities of both the solids and liquids, that is this state is the intermediate of solid and liquid. Substances in the semi liquid state of matter can flow or change but not as freely as the liquid. The cell cytoplasm is the most common example of a semi liquid substance.
The molten state includes the matter that is being reduced to the liquid form by the application of heat. It takes incredibly high temperatures to convert a substance into molten state. Here, the term high temperatures is being referred to the temperature which is generally above the melting point of the matter. The example of molten state is lava.

Note:
The state of matter is often changed by the addition or removal of heat energy form the existing state of matter. For example, addition of heat can convert ice into liquid and water to steam whereas the removal of heat can convert water into ice.