What is the definition of matter in science?

Answer 1

Matter is potential energy under the influence of gravitation that possesses inertia. Its basic constituents are particles, atoms, and molecules. Matter exists in four basic states as a solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

Answer 2

anything that uses space. people. tv, car etc....

mass that can take up space LILLD

Answer 3

Matter is a general term for the substance of which all physical objects consist. Typically, matter includes atoms and other particles which have mass

Answer 4

Matter is defined as whatever a physical item is comprised of. There are four states of matter and they are: gas, plasma, liquid, and solid.

Answer 5

The best definition of matter is anything that takes up space.

Answer 6

matter is any thing that can take up space and uses mass like gas air and solid and those are the three states of matter

Answer 7

Anything that has mass. (Takes up space = Volume)

EXAMPLES : A HUMAN, AIR, & WATER.

NON EXAMPLES : SOUND, LIGHT, & HEAT.

Answer 8

Matter has mass and takes up space.

Answer 9

anything that takes up space