Question

Which of the following is an extensive property? Boiling point Magnetism Melting point Volume

Answer 1

Answer:

volume (B)

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Volume

Explanation:

The physical properties of matter are either classified as extensive or intensive. Extensive property of matter is a property that is dependent on the amount of matter contained in the substance. On the other hand, intensive properties are rather dependent on the type of substance and not the amount or size.

Based on this explanation, VOLUME is an extensive property because its measure is dependent on the amount of matter in the measured substance. Hence, a difference in the volume of two substances is as a result of the amount of matter contained in each of them.

On the other hand, boiling point, melting point and magnetism are all properties that depends on the type of matter.