5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an example of matter?
Energy
According to early Indian philosophers, matter was classified into how many basic elements?
Five
What do all things mentioned in the text have in common?
Mass and volume
Which of the following is an example of matter?
Plants
What did ancient Greek philosophers do in relation to the classification of matter?
Arrived at a similar classification as Indian philosophers
Study Notes
Classification of Matter
- Matter can be classified, and there are examples of matter, but "classified into how many basic elements" is not an example of matter itself.
- In ancient Indian philosophy, matter was classified into 5 basic elements.
- The commonality among all things mentioned in the text is that they are all related to the concept of matter.
- Examples of matter include solid, liquid, and gas, among others.
- Ancient Greek philosophers attempted to classify matter into different categories.
Test your knowledge on matter and its various forms with this quiz! From the air we breathe to the food we eat, explore the different properties and characteristics of matter in our surroundings. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this fundamental concept in science.
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