Question

question 8 (3 points)
......is anything that has mass and takes up space.
a) isotopes
b) matter
c) potential energy
d) element

Explanation:

• Isotopes: Are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. They do not fit the description of "anything that has mass and takes up space".
• Matter: By definition, matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. This matches the given description.
• Potential energy: Is the energy possessed by an object due to its position relative to other objects. It is not a physical entity that has mass and takes up space.
• Element: Is a pure substance consisting of only one type of atom. While elements are made of matter, the term "element" itself does not directly describe the concept of having mass and taking up space.

Answer:

B. Matter