Question

A geologist was looking at a new

mineral they found. The mineral

sample was gray, non-metallic, had

density of 3.8 g/mL, and a volume

of 48.3 mL

Of the observed properties listed

below, which is considered to be an

extensive property?

A Gray

B Metallic

C Density

D Volume

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Volume

Explanation:

Properties mentioned in the question;

colour = gray

Nonmetallic

Density = 3.8 g/mL

Volume = 48.3 mL

Of the mentioned, which is extensive ?

Extensive properties are those properties that are proportional to the amount of substance present.

The correct option is D. Volume. The other properties do not change with increasing or decreasing amount of the mineral