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Define matter.


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Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass, it is composed of small constituents known as atoms.

  • Atom- It is the smallest constituent unit of matter that possess the properties of the chemical element.
  • Matters normally exist in three states viz. solid, liquid and gas.
  • Examples- Air(gas), water(liquid), pencil(solid), etc. are examples of matter.

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