In science, matter can be defined as anything that has mass and occupies space. Any physical object that is found on earth is typically composed of matter. Matter are known to be made up of atoms and as a result has the property of existing in states. The three (3) classical states of matter are;
I. Solid.
II. Liquid.
III. Gas
Plasma can be defined as a state of matter in which the electrons temporarily separate from the protons and as a result, it is generally referred to as the fourth (4th) state of matter due to its superheated nature.
Nanomachines will work with atoms, not nuclei. The smallest unit of a chemical element, about a third of a nanometer in diameter. Atoms make up molecules and solid objects.