| Particle | Wave |
| Particle is a small quantity of matter under consideration. | Wave is associated with to and fro motion. |
| Localized point in space. | Delocalized point in space. |
| It does not show interference. | Shows interference. |
| Energy depends upon mass and velocity of the particle, E = mc2 | Energy depends on wavelength and velocity E = hv = (hc)/λ |
| Simultaneous existence of two or more particles. | Simultaneous existence of two or more particles will be favored. |