How do the atoms that make up matter affect its characteristics and behaviour?

The properties of matter depend on which atoms are used and how they are bonded.

Explanation:

Various atoms make up various matters and that what provides the matter its different characteristics and behavior.

for  example, forests have higher evapotranspiration than other ecosystems,  such  as grasslands, because of their deeper roots and greater leaf area. thus forests have a net moistening effect on the atmosphere and become a moisture source for downwind ecosystems.