Anything which has mass & occupies space is called

All around us are substances that are made of matter. Matter has mass and occupies some space. Different kinds of substances are made up of different matter. Matter can be thus be classified in many ways. Two basic classifications of matter are based on its physical and chemical properties. The physical classification of matter shows its physical appearance that describe the shape, hardness, softness, melting and boiling points. The chemical classification of matter shows the ability of the matter to change its composition to form new substances.