Question

What is the condition for something to be called matter?

Answer 1

Matter:

• A matter is composed of tiny particles.
• Anything that has mass and takes up space is called matter.
• Example: air, ice, water, sand, plastic, etc.

Characteristics of the matter:

• The particles of the matter are continuously moving.
• The particles must have space between them.
• The particles are attracted to each other.

Thus, The main condition for something to be called a matter is that it should occupy space and have masses.