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Why is density considered a characteristic property of a substance but mass and volume are not?
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∙ 11y ago
A "characteristic" is something that applies uniquely to a particular substance . A characteristic property helps you identify what the sample, or object, or substance is. Example to help make the point: A solid block of iron has the same density no matter how large or small it is. So, size (volume) cannot help you identify an unknown blob of solid iron, and a particular mass for the blob is of no help either. BUT, the change in mass as volume changes, or m/v, is a constant for the substance.
Mass is not a characteristic of copper, because the mass of a big piece of copper is more than the mass of a small piece of copper.
Volume is not a characteristic of gold, because the volume of a big piece of gold is more than the volume of a small piece of gold. Besides, the same amount of a gas can have a wide range of volume based on its pressure.
Density is (mass) divided by (volume), so it doesn't matter whether you have a big piece of iron or a small piece, the quotient of its mass and volume is always the same number whenever it is iron.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoDensity is specific to a certain substance or material and is therefore known as a characteristic property, it is the same for all samples of the material regardless of the amount. Unlike mass, length or volume which all vary with the amount of the material you have.
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∙ 6y agoEach substance has a specific density.
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Is the density of a substance a physical property of the substance?
Density is classified as a physical property because the density of a substance can change when the substance changes state. Example: When water evaporates it is a physical change and the density changes. A chemical property is a property that describes its ability to react chemically with other substances and THEREFORE density is not a chemical property.YES.
What is the property that is a quality of a substance that never changes and can be used to indentify the substance?
A quality of a substance that never changes is one of the reasons why density is a characteristic property
Is mass characteristic property?
No definitely not.Because a characteristic property should not change.It is used to identify a substance.Mass and Volume are not characteristic properties whereas Density is a characteristic property of the substance .
Is density a chemical property or a chemical property?
Density is classified as a physical property because the density of a substance can change when the substance changes state. Example: When water evaporates it is a physical change and the density changes. A chemical property is a property that describes its ability to react chemically with other substances and THEREFORE density is not a chemical property.
What characteristic property measured in grams per cubic centimeter that tells a substance's mass per until volume?
Density...........Mass/volume=density
A physical property is a characteristic of a substance is one that?
Density is a physical property; physical properties are measurable.
Why is density characteristic property?
Density is a Characteristic Property because it is A quality of a substance that never changes and can be used to identify the substances.
Is the density of a substance a physical property of the substance?
Density is classified as a physical property because the density of a substance can change when the substance changes state. Example: When water evaporates it is a physical change and the density changes. A chemical property is a property that describes its ability to react chemically with other substances and THEREFORE density is not a chemical property.YES.
What is the property that is a quality of a substance that never changes and can be used to indentify the substance?
A quality of a substance that never changes is one of the reasons why density is a characteristic property
Is density a characteristic property?
Yes, the density is a characteristic property. Density is a physical property, an intensive property, independent on the amount of material.
Is mass characteristic property?
No definitely not.Because a characteristic property should not change.It is used to identify a substance.Mass and Volume are not characteristic properties whereas Density is a characteristic property of the substance .
Does there density of object change when there is more present?
No. Density is a characteristic property, so there it is always the same no matter how much of the substance is present.
What is a characteristic property that is measured in grams per cubic centimeter that tells a substance's mass per unit volume?
This characteristic is called density.
How many grams does a key have?
Density is a characteristic property of a substance.The density of a substance is the relationship between the mass of the substance and how much space it takes up (volume).
What Characteristic property is mesured in grams per cubic centimeter that tells a substance's mass per unit volume?
Density.
Why is density a characteristic of physical property?
Density. Its considered a physical property because of the amount of mass/volume. Its an intensive physical property because you can measure density of solution without changing its chemical identify, it observable. ... Because a material that expands takes up a larger volume and it density decreases.Dec 10, 2014
Is density a substance of a physical property?
Density is a physical property.
