How are the macroscopic properties classified ?

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Properties of matter in bulk are called macroscopic properties. While microscopic properties are the properties of constituents of the bulk matter, properties of atoms and molecules.
$E g$ of Macroscopic properties:- Density, Volume, Viscosity, Resistance surface tension of liquid etc.
$\to$ Macroscopic properties can be seen by naked eye.

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