Overview
In physical chemistry, properties of matter are categorized into extensive and intensive properties. Extensive properties, such as mass and volume, depend on the amount of substance present, while intensive properties, like density and boiling point, remain constant regardless of quantity. Understan...
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Example: Mass and volume are extensive properties.
Example: Density and boiling point are intensive properties.
Example: A 5 kg block of iron has a mass of 5 kg.
Example: A liter of water occupies one liter of volume.
Example: Water has a density of 1 g/cm³.
Example: Water boils at 100°C at sea level.
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