Extensive properties depend on the amount of substance: U, H, S, G, V, mass, n, Cp, q, w. Intensive properties are independent of amount: T, P, density, molar quantities (Sm, Hm), , chemical potential. When comparing values, always note the stoichiometric coefficients: 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O has = -572 kJ, but H2 + 1/2 O2 -> H2O has = -286 kJ. The same reaction at different scales gives different values (extensive), but would be the same (intensive).
Part of JPC-04 — Chemical Thermodynamics: Enthalpy, Entropy & Gibbs
Intensive vs Extensive Thermodynamic Properties
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