What occupies space and has mass?
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The question is asking about the fundamental characteristics of matter, specifically what defines something as having mass and occupying space.
Answer
matter
The final answer is matter.
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The final answer is matter.
More Information
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. This includes solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.
Tips
A common mistake is to think that only solids have mass and occupy space; however, all states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma) fall under this definition.
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