The table above lists physical properties of two different amounts of sulfur: 5 grams and 50 grams. According to the table, which two properties can be classified as intrinsic properties?

Question

Melting point

Mass

Volume

Length

Density

Answer 1

Intrinsic properties are those that do not depend on the amount of substance present. From the list provided, the intrinsic properties are:

• Melting point
• Density

Mass, volume, and length depend on the amount of substance, making them extrinsic properties.