Question

what is matter? Explain the three states of matter on the basis of particulate nature of matter

Answer 1

Anything that occupy space and have some mass is known as matter.The three state of matter are-
1.Solid
2.Liquid
3.Gass

Answer 2

Any substance that occupies space and has mass is called matter.

the matter is of three types:-
 - solid.
 - liquid.
 - gas.

Solid-  It has a definite volume.
            It has a definite shape.
            The particles in solid are tightly packed.

Liquid- It has a definite volume.
            It doesn't have shape.
            The particles in the liquid are loosely packed.

Gas- It Doesn't have a definite volume.   
         It doesn't have a definite shape.
         The particles in the gases are very loosely packed.