1. Kacey Hooks YPJ 12 What is matter? Matter is objects that take up space and have mass. All objects are made of matter. How are the two components of matter, mass, and volume measured? Mass and volume is measured in the metric base unit of grams. Matter is usually measured by its mass. How can you use your senses to describe matter? Properties observe with only your senses. You can use sight to look at a liquid, solid, and some dense gases. You can taste a liquid, solid and a gas. You can smell a liquid, solid, and a gas. What are some Physical characteristics of matter? There are lots of different physical characteristics of matter. Some physical characteristics of matter are Aluminum, Silicon, Sulfur, and Phosphorus. Density, boiling point, and freezing point are all characteristics of matter.