Matter can exist in different forms called________ states of matter

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Matter is defined as anything that has a mass and occupies space.
Matter can exist in different forms are called physical states of matter or simply states of matter.
For example, water exists in three states: Ice is the solid state of water, water is the liquid state and water vapor is the gaseous state.
Hence, matter can exist in different forms called physical states of matter.

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