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How do scientists define matter?

(please write a simple definition but not too simple like not really explain like it has this it does this or like yeah)

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Answer:

In classical physics and general chemistry, matter is any substance that has mass and takes up space by having volume.

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Answer:

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space (has volume)

Step-by-step explanation:

Matter is composed of atoms containing protons, neutrons, and electrons. Matter has physical and chemical properties, such as boiling point (physical) and flammability (chemical). hope this helps:)

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