Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry 1 Question 45

48. Identify the intensive quantities from the following.

(1993, 1M)

(a) enthalpy

(b) temperature

(c) volume

(d) refractive index

Assertion and Reason

Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :

(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

(c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false

(d) Statement I is false; Statement II is true

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Solution:

  1. Intensive properties are those property which do not depends on amount of sample. Both temperature and refractive index are intensive properties while enthalpy and volumes are extensive properties as they depends on amount of sample.