Classification of materials

1. Matter is anything which occupies space and has mass.
2. Matter includes both living and non-living things.
3. It is with our five senses that we recognise matter and most of its properties. Colour, size, shape are some of the common physical properties where our sense of sight is used.
4. Materials have both similarities and differences amongst them. Choice of a material for various purposes depends on the properties of the material.