Intensive vs. Extensive Properties Practice Problems

What is the term for a type of property of matter that depends on the amount of matter present?

Classify the following properties of zinc as quantitative or qualitative.

i) Zinc melts at 419.5 °C.

ii) Zinc has a bluish-silver color.

iii) The density of zinc is 7.14 g/cm³.

iv) At room temperature, zinc is brittle.

The boiling point of water is 100°C. Is this classified as an intensive or extensive property of water?

Determine whether the following is intensive or extensive property:

a. refractive index

b. malleability

c. ductility

d. mass

e. melting point

Identify the intensive property from the following:

Select the extensive property