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Q1: What is matter what it is made up of?

Ans: Anything that occupies space and has mass is called matter is made up of small particles called atoms

Q2: why are atoms known as the building blocks of matter?

Ans: are made up of particles like protons (+ve) electrons (-ve) neutrons (0) and constute best particle of an elements that is why atoms are called fundamental buildings block of matter.

Q3: is water known as the universal solvent?

Ans: very good solvent most of the substance really dissolve in the water that is why it is also known as the universal solvent.

Q4: what is a compound explain with an example?

Ans: when atoms are molecule of different element combine is a fixed propartion eg NaCAL(1:1)h2o(2:1).

Q5: define element

Ans: substance made up of one kind for example gold and copper.