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Define the Following Term of Matter . - Chemistry

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Define the following term  of Matter .

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Matter—Anything that has mass and occupies space is called matter.

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Chapter 1: Matter and Its Composition - Additional questions

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 1 Matter and Its Composition
Additional questions | Q 22.1

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