Question

Define matter. Give four examples of matter.

Answer 1

1. Anything which occupies space and has mass is known as matter.
2. Matter exists in three main forms in nature.
3. They are solids, liquids, and gases.
4. The intermolecular forces between the particles of the matter determine the phase of the matter.
5. If the intermolecular force is maximum, the matter will be solid. If the intermolecular force is minimum, it will be gas.
6. Liquids have the intermolecular force between solids and gases.
7. Oxygen, steam, ice, water, etc are all examples of matter.