The observations with both potassium permanganate and Dettol suggest that matter is composed of discrete particles that have the ability to disperse and mix throughout a medium, even in small quantities, thus supporting the particulate theory of matter.
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These observations support the particulate nature of matter by indicating that substances can be broken down into fundamental units, whether it be atoms or elements. The distinct properties and behavior of each element suggest discrete, indivisible particles as the building blocks of matter.