Aren't there also ions in space? I can't see any reason why there wouldn't be.

Yes. The solar wind consists of ions.

Also, the Van Allen belt.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Allen_radiation_belt

So there are countless ions in the universe? These things are everywhere?

So there are countless ions in the universe? These things are everywhere?

All living stars are plasmas (ionized gas).

Can ions be manipulated with electricity?

Can ions be manipulated with electricity?

Yes, because they have a net electric charge.

 

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion#Detection_of_ionising_radiation

Edited June 12, 201312 yr by EdEarl

Ah, thanks.