Question

Which of the following material is not a matter ?

• A. Sugar dissolved in water
• B. Water-oil mixture
• C. Steel
• D. Thoughts

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Thoughts

Matter -

• Anything that occupies space and has mass is called matter.
• All matter is made up of substances called elements, that have specific chemical and physical properties.

Explanation for the correct answer -

Option-(d) Thoughts is not made up of any substance and not have any mass.

Explanation for the incorrect answer -

Option-(a) Sugar dissolved in water is a solution made up of sugar particles and water that have a mass.

Option-(b) Water-oil mixture is a immiscible liquids that have a mass.

Option-(c) Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that have a mass.

Therefore option (d) is the correct answer.