Q1-What is meant by the statement that ," matter is particulate in nature? Q2-Name the characterstics which determine the state of a substance ? Q3-A gas exert pressure why?

Q1-What is meant by the statement that ," matter is particulate in nat

1.	Q1-What is meant by the statement that ," matter is particulate in nature? Q2-Name the characterstics which determine the state of a substance ? Q3-A gas exert pressure why?
Answer» Q1 This means that matter is made up of particles or has a PARTICULATE natureQ2 The characteristics to define states of matter are :-1 The amount of inter MOLECULER force present between the molecules.2 Whether it has a fixed shape and volume.Q3 A GAS exerts pressure because it is a form of matter and has mass and volume even if the volume is not fixed.For example During a STORM when strong winds are blowing you feel an opposing or supporting force depending on which DIRECTION you are going in.THANK YOU FOR THE QUESTION!!!!