Question

1. how would you explain the difference between an intensive property of matter and an extensive property of matter? give an example of each. (p. 2)

Explanation:

An intensive property does not depend on the amount of matter. For example, density ($
ho=\frac{m}{V}$, where $m$ is mass and $V$ is volume). If you have a sample of water, its density at a given temperature and pressure is the same whether you have a small cup or a large bucket of it.

An extensive property depends on the amount of matter. For example, mass ($m$). If you have more of a substance, its mass increases. If you double the amount of a substance (say, double the volume of water in a container), its mass also doubles.

Answer:

An intensive property (e.g., density) is independent of the amount of matter. An extensive property (e.g., mass) depends on the amount of matter.