Q32 E - Chemistry (OpenStax)

Question

Identify the following properties as either extensive or intensive

1. Volume
2. Temperature
3. Humidity
4. Heat
5. Boiling point

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a) Volume is an extensive property

b) Temperature is an intensive property

c) Humidity is an intensive property

d) Heat is an extensive property

e) Boiling point is an intensive property

Determine the difference between intensive and extensive properties.

Properties which are independent of the amount of substance present in the system are called intensive properties. E.g. pressure, density, temperature, viscosity, etc. 

Whereas, an extensive property is a property that depends on the amount of matter in a sample. E.g. mass, volume, Heat etc.

Determine why volume and heat are examples of extensive properties

Volume and heat are examples of extensive properties because they will change with a change in size or quantity of matter.

Determine why temperature, humidity and boiling point are examples of intensive properties.

Temperature, humidity and boiling point are examples of intensive properties because they will not change with a change in size or quantity of matter.