Question
Two samples of solids have similar reactivity with acids and similar densities. Their masses and volumes, however are not at all similar. Is it possible that these are the same substance?(1 point)
Responses
No, it is not possible because they have different extensive properties.
No, it is not possible because they have different extensive properties.
Yes, it is possible because they have similar intensive properties.
Yes, it is possible because they have similar intensive properties.
Yes, it is possible because they have similar extensive properties.
Yes, it is possible because they have similar extensive properties.
No, it is not possible because they have different intensive properties.
No, it is not possible because they have different intensive properties.
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The correct answer is:
No, it is not possible because they have different extensive properties.
Extensive properties, such as mass and volume, depend on the amount of substance present. Since the two samples have different masses and volumes, they must be different substances. Intensive properties, like reactivity with acids and density, do not depend on the amount of substance and can be similar between different substances.
