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Matter

ICSE · Class 6 · Physics

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1

What is Matter?

  • Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
  • All living and non-living things are made of matter.
  • Examples: book, water, air, milk, iron, wood, oxygen.
2

Composition of Matter

  • Matter is made up of tiny particles called molecules.
  • Each molecule is made of one or more atoms.
  • Ancient Indian philosopher Maharishi Kanada proposed the idea of 'anu' and 'parmanu' — the smallest particles.
3

Characteristics of Particles of Matter

  • Particles of matter are very small in size.
  • There are spaces between particles (intermolecular space).
  • Particles are always moving — this is called random motion.
4

States of Matter

  • There are three states of matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas.
  • Solids have fixed shape and volume.
  • Liquids have fixed volume but take the shape of the container.

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Matter is anything that has massAll matter is made of tinyMatter exists in three statesIn solids

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