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Matter
Matter is anything that has occupies space (volume) and has
weight or mass.
Volume is the amount of space occupied by an object.
Mass is the amount of matter containing in an object.
Weight is how heavy an object is
States of Matter
Matter exists in three states namely
Solids
Solids are simply hard substances, and they are hard because of
how their molecules are packed together. Examples include
rock, chalk, wood, copper, iron, bricks, etc.
Liquids
It’s a substance that flows freely but with constant volume. E.g.
water, oil, juice, etc.
Gases
Gases are substances that move around freely and take on any
shape. E.g. air, steam, smoke, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc
Properties of matter
1. Matter occupies space
2. Matter exert pressure
3. Matter has weight
4. Matter has density
