Q: Is material a broad term for a chemical substance or mixture of substances that constitute a thing? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are materials studied in materials science? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are materials classified according to many different criteria including their physical and chemical characteristics as well as their intended applications whether it is thermal? ¶
A: Yes, and optical, electrical, magnetic, or combined.
Q: Are materials inputs to production or manufacturing processes? ¶
A: Yes.