Differences between properties
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Ryan Neis 2L
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Differences between properties
What is the main difference between intensive properties and extensive properties?
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Nicole Nikolov 1K
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Re: Differences between properties
An intensive property has to do with the element in and of itself, not the size or amount of the sample (color, temperature, solubility are examples). An extensive property is one that depends on the amount of the substance (mass and volume are examples).
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