4B: Extensive and Intensive Properties

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What is the definition of an intensive property?

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An intensive property is a property that does not depend on the amount of substance or the size of the system.

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What is the definition of an extensive property?

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An extensive property is a property that depends on the amount of substance or the size of the system.

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Give an example of an intensive property.

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Temperature is an example of an intensive property.

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Give an example of an extensive property.

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Mass is an example of an extensive property.

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How do extensive properties change when the size of the system changes?

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Extensive properties change proportionally with the size or amount of the system.

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How do intensive properties change when the size of the system changes?

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Intensive properties remain constant regardless of the size or amount of the system.

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What is the relationship between extensive and intensive properties in thermodynamics?

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In thermodynamics, extensive properties are used to describe the system as a whole, while intensive properties are used to describe the characteristics of the system independent of its size.

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True or False: Pressure is an extensive property.

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False, pressure is an intensive property.

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True or False: The amount of matter affects extensive properties.

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True, extensive properties are affected by the amount of matter.

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What is a common intensive property used in chemistry?

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Density is a common intensive property used in chemistry.