Explain the term ‘matter’. One kind of matter can be distinguished from another by its physical properties and chemical properties.

Matter is the basic substance of which all materials are made of 

Physical Properties— They are those properties which include state, colour, odour, density etc. 

Chemical Properties— They are properties which include reactions of different materials with different chemical. 

Physical Properties of Matter are : 

Colour : All matter an be distinguished by their varied- colours. 

Odour : Matter shows variation in odour or smell. 

Solubility : Matter may vary in solubulity in water or other solvents. 

Melting & Boiling Points : Substances variation in their melting and boiling points.