GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which property depends on the the amount of matter present?
A
extensive
B
intensive
C
hardness
D
mass
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An extensive property is a property that depends on the amount of matter in a sample. Mass and volume are examples of extensive properties.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the property depends on the amount of matter present, it is an extensive property. The mass and volume of a substance are examples of extensive properties; for instance, a gallon of milk has a larger mass and volume than a cup of milk.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mass-A measurement of the amount of matter in an object (grams).

Detailed explanation-4: -Intensive properties do not depend on the quantity of matter. Examples include density, state of matter, and temperature. Extensive properties do depend on sample size. Examples include volume, mass, and size.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mass and volume are extensive properties, whereas density is an intensive property.

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