Matter is best described as
A) anything that has mass and occupies space
B) something that has the capacity to do work
C) something that can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas
D) something that can produce change
E) is anything that has mass and occupies space and can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Matter is best described as anything that has mass and takes up space (occupies volume). It can exist in different phases - solid, liquid, or gas - depending on the conditions such as temperature and pressure. Therefore option E is the correct and comprehensive statement about matter. Option A is partially correct as it only describes the properties of matter, but not its physical state. Options B and D are incorrect as they describe the properties of energy, not matter. Option C is also incorrect as it does not include the property of having mass, which all matter must have.

Matter Is Best Described as