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प्रश्न
Define the term matter. What is it composed of?
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उत्तर
- Matter is defined based on its physical and chemical structure. It occupies space and has mass, particularly as opposed to energy.
- Atoms and molecules are the building blocks of matter, consisting of positively charged protons, neutral neutrons, and negatively charged electrons, respectively.
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