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Chemistry: Matter and Change

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Matter and Measurement

In the universe, there is matter, energy, and void space. The universe contains energy and void space. The definition of matter can be considered as something which possesses mass and consumes space. Chemistry is that branch of science which deals with the study of matter. Under chemistry, nature, composition, and the changes occurring to matter are discussed.

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Explain the difference between mass and weight. Why is your weight on the Moon one-sixth that on Earth?

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Mass and weight are not the same thing. Mass never changes with change in the location but weight changes with change in the location.

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