The term Intrinsic denotes a characteristic or property of some thing or action which is essential and specific to that thing or action, and which is wholly independent of any other object, action or consequence. A characteristic which is not essential or inherent is extrinsic

here it is it doesnt make any sense to me

what does it even apply to?

First, let me start over for I was running on the wrong track. Next, I think you looked up the definition (which I told you to) in a dictionary. Here is what you want, copied from a freshman chemistry text.

Intensive property. A property that is independent of the amount of material in a sample.
Extensive property. A property that depends on the amount of material in a sample.
Examples of intensive and extensive properties are at this site.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C006669/data/Chem/basics/intext.html

Now the word intrinsic means something a little different (and there is extrinsic also); basically, intrinsic means a characteristic or some part which is essential. For example, my heart or my lungs are an intrinsic part of my body. An extrinsic means that it isn't essential.

ohhhh i get it!!!

i always thought that it was like a characteristic of something kind of like melting point is
when really it tells if a property depends on amount of matter

thanks so much

The term "intrinsic" is used to describe a characteristic or property that is essential and specific to a particular thing or action. This means that the characteristic is inherently and naturally a part of that thing or action, and it is not dependent on any external factors.

To understand how it applies, let's consider an example. Let's say we are talking about the intrinsic value of a diamond. The intrinsic value refers to the inherent qualities of the diamond itself, such as its clarity, cut, color, and carat weight. These qualities determine the value of the diamond regardless of any external factors, such as the current market demand or trends.

On the other hand, the term "extrinsic" is used to describe a characteristic that is not essential or inherent to a thing or action. It means that the characteristic is dependent on external factors or consequences. In the example of the diamond, an extrinsic factor might be the brand or reputation of the jeweler selling the diamond, which can influence its perceived value but is not directly related to its inherent qualities.

To summarize, the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics helps us understand and differentiate between qualities that are essential and specific to something, and those that are dependent on external factors.