Extensive property

Definition

An extensive property is a characteristic that depends on the amount or size of substance present. It changes when more or less material is added or removed from the system.

Related terms

Mass: The amount of matter in an object, which is an extensive property.

Volume: The amount of space occupied by an object, which also depends on the quantity of material present.

Energy: A measure that can be extensive or intensive depending on the context, but it often depends on the size or amount of substance involved.