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How to define the Classical Elements, Scientifically, as ranges of a single property?

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How do I define the Classical Elements with Science so that it agrees with science?

According to a single property of a substance.

So, no Fire = Energy, Water = Liquid, Earth = Solid, Air = Gas... as I'm quite sure that Energy is not a state of matter...


For example,

Specific Gravity ranges for each type of element.

Which is something like:

Water Users have control over materials with a Specific Gravity between 20 to 50, inclusive.

Earth for materials with specific gravity higher than 50,

Air for materials with specific gravity between 20 and 10, inclusive of 10

Fire for materials with specific gravity lower than 10


From Plasma Manipulation

I can't do Plasma, Solid, Gas, Water... as:

See Fire is not plasma. "“ DJMethaneMan Apr 21 at 18:02

@DJMethaneMan The specific question asked in your link is if burning wood, paper, or gasoline is hot enough to produce plasma. Fire can easily be hot enough to produce plasma. "“ Samuel Apr 21 at 18:06

However, not ALL Fire is Plasma...

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