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What is everything in this universe made up of?
What are the two types of classification of matter mentioned in the text?
What did early Indian philosophers classify matter as?
What do all things mentioned in the text have?
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What did ancient Greek philosophers arrive at in terms of the classification of matter?
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Study Notes
Composition of the Universe
- Everything in the universe is made up of matter and energy.
Classification of Matter
- Matter can be classified into two main categories: pure substances and mixtures.
Early Indian Philosophers
- Early Indian philosophers classified matter as composed of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space (or ether).
Common Attribute of All Matter
- All things mentioned share the characteristic of being composed of atoms.
Ancient Greek Philosophers' Contributions
- Ancient Greek philosophers proposed that matter could be divided into four fundamental elements: earth, water, air, and fire.
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Test your knowledge of the properties and characteristics of matter in the quiz "Chapter 1 Matter in Our Surroundings." Explore the fundamental concepts of matter, its states, and its presence in the universe.
