Question

Define matter and its types. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Matter

Anything that has mass and occupies space is called matter.

States of Matter

Generally, matter can be classified into three states:

• Solid.
• Liquid.
• Gas.

Answer 2

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• All chemical substances in nature are generally found in solids, liquids and gases and plasma.

Explanation

•Fluids and gases can flow, but solids do not flow.

• In flexible solids, stress is produced by distorting the volume or shape.

• Deformation and stress are mutually proportional to minor deformations.

• Due to this property, flexible solids have the ability to handle external forces up to a certain value.