This document discusses the different types, states, and properties of matter. It defines matter as anything that occupies space and has mass, and describes the two main types of matter as pure substances and mixtures. Pure substances are either elements or compounds, while mixtures can be either homogeneous or heterogeneous. The three normal states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases, which differ in the arrangement and distance between particles. Additional exotic states like plasma and Bose-Einstein condensates are also mentioned. Physical and chemical properties that can be used to characterize different materials are outlined.