Question

why cold is not a matter but cold drink is

Answer 1

because cold does not have weight and does not occupy space but cold drink have mass and occupies space.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Anything that has mass and occupies space is known as matter. Matter can be present in solid, liquid or gaseous state.

For example, cold drink is basically a liquid that has both mass and volume.

Hence, cold drink is considered as a matter.

Whereas cold means something is cool. Cold does not occupies space and does not have mass. Therefore, cold is not a matter.