In a simple definition, Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space (volume). Matter is made up of small particles, known as atoms. Matter can be presented in different states, each of them has specific characteristics (solid, liquid and gas) as you can see in the picture below. Matter can be identified through its properties (Color, texture, temperature…) You can check them in our infographic called properties of matter. Here you can also check the phase changes of matter.