Question

Which one of the following properties of matter is extensive? i. Pressure ii. Temperature iii. Mass iv. Vapor Quality

Answer 1

An extensive property is a property that depends on the amount of matter in a sample. Mass and volume are examples of extensive properties. An intensive property is a property of matter that depends only on the type of matter in a sample and not on the amount.

Answer 2

Answer: iii) Mass

Explanation: Extensive property is described as the property of a material in which the physical quantity is having a certain proportion with the size of the material.This property takes a measure of the amount of materiel.Therefore mass is an extensive property because it depends on this property. Other example of this property is volume that also shows extensive nature.So, option(iii) is the correct option.