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Cards Term Homogeneous Definition Uniform throughout Term Heterogeneous Definition Vary in texture and appearance throughout any typical sample. Term Intensive Properties Definition Do not depend on the amount of the sample being examined. (Melting Point) * useful for identifying substances Term Extensive Properties Definition Depend on the quantity ofthe substance. Term Volume Definition (length)cubed. Term Density Definition Amount of mass in a unit volume of the substance. * D=M/V Term Dimensional Analysis Definition Carry units through all calculations. -Units are multiplied together or divided into eachother. * Makes sure teh answer yields the proper units. Term Conversion Factors Definition Fraction whose numerator and denominator are the same quantity expressed in different units. Ex. (8.50in.) 2.54cm ------ = 21.6 cm. 1 in.