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Q · Matter and Its States Medium · 45s
Which of the following is not a state of matter?
TopicMatter and Its States
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Energy is not a state of matter. The traditional states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. Energy is a property or a condition but not a physical state of matter.
Final Answer: Option D - Energy