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What is the term for any substance that occupies space and has mass?

  1. Element

  2. Molecule

  3. Matter

  4. Plasma

The correct answer is: Element

The correct answer is "Element" because an element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Elements are the building blocks of all matter and are characterized by the fact that they cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical processes. In contrast, the other options are not the best answers for this question because they do not specifically describe a substance that occupies space and has mass.