1) Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. It can be classified based on physical state (solid, liquid, gas), chemical composition (pure substances and mixtures), and early Indian philosophy (five basic elements).
2) Matter is made up of very tiny particles that are in continuous motion, have space between them, and attract each other. The physical state depends on how closely packed the particles are and how strongly they attract each other.
3) Solids have a fixed shape and volume while liquids and gases can flow and take the shape of their containers. The properties of each state depend on factors like inter-particle forces, movement, and compressibility. Changes in temperature or pressure can cause changes between