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Define matter. What are the characteristics of matter?


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The matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. For example, water, sugar and sand, etc. The matter is made up of very small tiny particles called atoms.

The following are the characteristics of the matter:

1. Particles have space between them.

2. Particles are continuously moving.

3. Particles attract each other.


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