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
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 extensive properties.
No, it is not possible because they have different extensive properties.
No, it is not possible because they have different intensive properties.
1 answer
The correct response is:
No, it is not possible because they have different extensive properties.
While the two samples may have similar intensive properties (such as reactivity with acids and density), their differing masses and volumes indicate that their extensive properties (which depend on the amount of substance) are different. Therefore, it is not possible for them to be the same substance.
