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Question
What are the characteristics of matter?
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Solution
The characteristics of matter are:
(i) Matter is made up of tiny particles.
(ii) The particles of matter attract each other.
(iii) The particles of matter have spaces between them.
(iv) The particles of matter are constantly moving.
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