Boyle developed a process he called “analysis” to detect what samples of matter were made of. He also assumed that elements were ultimately composed of particles of various sorts and sizes. He explained that because air can be compressed there must be space between atoms in the air. He also observed that liquids and solids do not compress as much, an so he assumed their atoms must be closer together than the atoms in the air.
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Particles of Various Sizes?Even though Boyle could not see the particles, he concluded that they were there because of his experiments.
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Analysis?Boyle's process of analysis helped him find out what matter was made of.
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