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Which of the following is not an example of an extensive physical property?

A.) Mass
B.) Shape
C.) Color
D.) Volume

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The correct answer is C.
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The correct answer is C. Color is not an extensive property because it does not depends on the amount. An extensive property is a property that is dependent on the amount of substance being measured. The opposite is called intensive property where it does not depend on the amount.
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