A student is studying the properties of a substance. The student determines the substance takes up space, has mass, and is made up of tiny particles.

Question

Which of the following statements accurately identifies the substance?

A. The evidence shows that the substance is made up of energy.
B. The evidence shows that the substance is a liquid.
C. The evidence shows that the substance is made up of matter.
D. There is not enough evidence available to classify the substance.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C. The evidence shows that the substance is made up of matter.

This conclusion is based on the observations that the substance takes up space (volume), has mass, and is made up of tiny particles, all of which are characteristics of matter.