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What defines matter?
What defines matter?
- Anything that has energy and can move
- Anything that has a smell
- Anything that can be seen and touched
- Objects which have mass and occupy space (correct)
What is one of the main characteristics of the particles that make up matter?
What is one of the main characteristics of the particles that make up matter?
- They are different for different types of matter (correct)
- They are identical in all types of matter
- They are visible to the naked eye
- They cannot move
How can smell be considered matter?
How can smell be considered matter?
- Smell can take the form of a gas which has mass and occupies space (correct)
- Smell is purely an abstract concept
- Smell does not involve any type of particles
- Smell can be contained in a solid form
According to the physical nature of matter, what is true about the structure of matter?
According to the physical nature of matter, what is true about the structure of matter?
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Which statement is incorrect about matter?
Which statement is incorrect about matter?
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Study Notes
Physical Nature of Matter
- Matter is defined as objects that have mass and occupy a certain space.
- Examples of matter include various objects that can be seen and touched.
- Matter is composed of millions of tiny particles.
- Each type of matter has unique particles that differ from one another.
- Smell is an abstract concept, not considered matter.
- However, the smell of a substance is a gaseous form of matter, having mass and occupying space.
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Learn about the definition and composition of matter, including its unique particles and properties. Explore the difference between matter and abstract concepts.
