Extensive Property
| Formula / Notation | Scales with amount: e.g., mass (m), volume (V), enthalpy (H) |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Extensive quantity; size-dependent property; additive property; scalable property; extrinsic property (non-standard) |
What is Extensive Property?
An extensive property is a physical property of a system that depends on the amount (quantity) of matter present. If the system is divided, the extensive property is also divided proportionally. Examples include mass, volume, total energy, enthalpy, entropy, and heat capacity. In contrast, intensive properties (temperature, pressure, density) do not depend on the amount of matter.
Formula & Notation
Other Names / Synonyms: Extensive quantity; size-dependent property; additive property; scalable property; extrinsic property (non-standard)
Properties & Characteristics
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
An extensive property is a physical property of a system that depends on the amount (quantity) of matter present. If the system is divided, the extensive property is also divided proportionally. Examples include mass, volume, total energy, enthalpy, entropy, and heat capacity. In contrast, intensive properties (temperature, pressure, density) do not depend on the amount of matter.
Understanding thermodynamic state functions; distinguishing scalable vs. intrinsic properties; designing chemical plants (scaling up reactions); thermodynamic calculations for different quantities of material
No hazard — a classification of physical properties.
The formula or notation for Extensive Property is: Scales with amount: e.g., mass (m), volume (V), enthalpy (H)