Question

Which one of the following is an extensive property?

• A. Volume
• B. Surface tension
• C. Viscosity
• D. Density

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Volume

Explanation for the correct option

(A) Volume

Extensive and intensive property

• An extensive property is one that is affected by the amount of materials in a sample
• An intensive property is a matter property that is determined only by the type of matter in a sample and not by its amount.

Volume

• Volume is an extensive property.
• It is thus because it is dependent on the masses.
• Extensive properties are properties that depend on mass.

Explanation for incorrect options

• All other options are an example of intensive.
• Hence, all other options (B), (C) and (D) are incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option is (A) Volume