Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which term describes a property that is independent of the size of the system?
Which term describes a property that is independent of the size of the system?
Which term describes a property that is additive for subsystems?
Which term describes a property that is additive for subsystems?
Who introduced the terms 'intensive and extensive quantities' into physics?
Who introduced the terms 'intensive and extensive quantities' into physics?
Which of the following is an example of an intensive property?
Which of the following is an example of an intensive property?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is an example of an extensive property?
Which of the following is an example of an extensive property?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Thermodynamic Properties
- Intensity and Extensity: Two types of properties in thermodynamics
- Intensive Property: A property that is independent of the size of the system
- Extensive Property: A property that is additive for subsystems
- Origin of Terms: The terms 'intensive and extensive quantities' were introduced into physics by Gabriel Fahrenheit
-
Examples:
- Intensive Property: Temperature (e.g., 20°C) is an example, as it remains the same regardless of the system's size
- Extensive Property: Mass (e.g., 10 kg) is an example, as it adds up when combining subsystems
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the classification of properties in materials and systems as either intensive or extensive. Learn about the origins of these terms and their significance in physics and chemistry.
