MATTER
There are many possible definitions of matter. In science, matter is the term for any type of material. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. At a minimum, matter requires at least one subatomic particle, although most matter consists of atoms. The word matter is sometimes used to refer to a pure substance.
Examples of Matter
Matter can include any of the following (and more, of course):
Examples of Matter
Matter can include any of the following (and more, of course):
- Proton
- Atoms (e.g., a helium atom)
- Molecules (e.g., water, sugar)
- Compounds (e.g., table salt, silicon dioxide)
- Photons (light)
- Heat
- Thoughts
- Microwaves (the radiation, not the appliance)