Question

Any material which has mass and occupies space is known as

• A. Compound
• B. Solid
• C. Matter
• D. Substance

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Matter

Correct option is C: Matter

Explanation of correct option:

1. Everything in our world is made up of material which is named as matter by the scientists.
2. Thus, matter is defined as anything which occupies space and has mass.

Explanation of incorrect option:

1. Compound: Compound is a material that is a combination of two of more components. eg: Water made of two molecule hydrogen and oxygen.
2. Solid: Solid is a state of matter.
3. Substance: A substance is a pure single form of matter.

Final Answer: Option C