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.

No, it is not possible because they have different extensive properties.

Yes, it is possible because they have similar extensive properties.

No, it is not possible because they have different intensive properties.

Answer 1

No, it is not possible because they have different extensive properties. Extensive properties, such as mass and volume, depend on the amount of the substance present, while intensive properties, such as density and reactivity with acids, do not depend on the amount of the substance present. Therefore, if the two samples have different masses and volumes, they cannot be the same substance.