Check out this image of the element bismuth. It is atomic number 83 on the periodic table. Sort the following characteristics into intensive or extensive properties of bismuth. (4 points)

Question

Extensive property Intensive property
This sample of bismuth has a mass of 33.6 g. The melting point of bismuth is 1837 K. The density of bismuth is 9.78 g/cm3 Bismuth is solid at room temperature.

Answer 1

To classify the characteristics of bismuth into intensive or extensive properties:

Extensive Property

• This sample of bismuth has a mass of 33.6 g.

Intensive Property

• The melting point of bismuth is 1837 K.
• The density of bismuth is 9.78 g/cm³.
• Bismuth is solid at room temperature.

Summary:

• Extensive property: Mass (33.6 g)
• Intensive properties: Melting point (1837 K), Density (9.78 g/cm³), State of matter (solid at room temperature)