What happens when a particle of matter meets its corresponding antiparticle of antimatter?
A) The combined mass of the two particles is completely transformed into energy (photons).
B) They can form a complete atom.
C) They fuse to make a heavier particle.
D) The question makes no sense, since antimatter does not really exist.

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When a particle of matter meets its corresponding antiparticle of antimatter, they annihilate each other and their combined mass is completely transformed into energy in the form of photons. This process is known as annihilation.

What Happens When a Particle of Matter Meets Its Corresponding