A geologist was looking at a new mineral they found. The mineral sample was gray, nonmetallic,
had density of 3.8 g/mL, and a
volume of 48.3 ml Of the observed properties listed below, which is considered to be an extensive
property?
Density
Volume
Gray
CON Metallic

it can be observed without changing the identity of the object.

it depends on what substance you're talking about as well as many other factors. in quantum mechanics, the observation of particles affects the observers ability to measure certain properties. for example: you can know the velocity of a particle, but you can't know it's position; or you can know it's position, but not it's velocity. it's like trying to find out where a grain of sand is by throwing other grains of sand at it. once you find out where it is, it's been moved. it's also like trying to find an answer to the question of whether or not a tree falling in a forest makes a sound if nobody is there to hear it. paradoxically, the only way to find out is to be there and hear it.

how important do you think an instrument is to the musician who plays it?