Can you touch matter

Yes, you can touch matter, as it includes all physical substances that occupy space and have mass, such as solids, liquids, and gases. However, at the atomic level, what you're actually touching are the electromagnetic forces between atoms, rather than the atoms themselves. Your skin's atoms repel the atoms of the object you're touching due to these forces, giving you the sensation of touch. Thus, while you can physically interact with matter, the interaction is governed by fundamental forces at the microscopic level.