Question

If matter would have been continuous rather than particulate, can you tell what would happen on application of pressure on a gas?

Answer 1

Dear student,
matter is composed of very small particles called atoms, hence matter is not continuous but particulate in nature(As you know). However, there is another nature associated with matter, which is wave like nature. You will study about this in more detail in grade 11, Sub atomic partcles like electrons very well exhibit wave nature along with particle nature. However this wave nature is not shown by macroscopic objects which are easily observable. The wavelength that is associated with these objects is too small and not appreciable.

And we can say applying pressure, particles of matter can be brought closer together and can help in change of state of matter (gas can be liquified).