Properties of Matter

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What is an extensive property?

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An extensive property is a property that depends on the amount of matter in a sample. Example: Weight.

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What is an intensive property?

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An intensive property is a property that does not depend on the amount of matter in a sample. Example: Boiling point.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Magnetism.

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What is the boiling point of a substance classified as?

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Intensive property.

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What happens to the mass of a solid when it is melted?

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The mass remains the same.

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What type of property is the ability to conduct electricity?

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Physical property.

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Define physical property.

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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Define chemical property.

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into different substances.

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What is the difference between extensive and intensive properties?

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Extensive properties depend on the amount of matter, while intensive properties do not.

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What is an example of an extensive property?

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Weight.