Question

Define matter. write a short note on the particulate nature of matter

Answer 1

Matter — Anything is that, has the mass, occupies space, and assume by sensory organs to be considered a matter

• Generally, matters are three types, in spec
• solid — A substance that has fixed volume, shape & size due to high intermolecular force
• Liquid — A substance that has fixed volume, but not fixed shape & size due to moderate inter-molecular force
• Gas — A substance that has no fixed volume, shape & size due to low inter-molecular force
• Plasma — it is made up of free electrons, for example shining of a star
• Bose-Einstein condensate — Any substance gets - 272.15⁰C then it reached that stage where volume is almost is zero
• some materials can exist in all three states
• For example — pen, pencil, copies, book, etc

Nature of matter — It is determined by its composition

• The matter is made up of very small tiny particles which can exist independently
• Particles of matter have spaces between them
• Particles of matter are continuously moving
• Particles of matter attract each other
• Matter can change state from one form to another