This document defines matter and describes its physical and chemical properties. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, and can exist as a solid, liquid or gas. Physical properties can be observed and measured without changing the chemical composition, such as color, texture, temperature, mass, volume and density. Chemical properties involve a chemical change where the substances react to form new substances. Some key physical properties include the states of matter, melting/freezing points, and boiling/condensation points. Chemical changes create an entirely new substance that cannot be undone.