A metal pot is filled with water and placed on top of a stove. As the stove top heats up, the water begins to boil and steam can be seen escaping from the pot. This is an example of a(n)
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closed system because matter can enter or leave the system but energy cannot.

open system because heat and matter can enter the system but cannot leave the system.

open system because heat and matter are both able to enter or leave the system.

closed system because energy can enter or leave the system but matter cannot.

Question

A metal pot is filled with water and placed on top of a stove. As the stove top heats up, the water begins to boil and steam can be seen escaping from the pot. This is an example of a(n)
Answer
		
closed system because matter can enter or leave the system but energy cannot.
		
open system because heat and matter can enter the system but cannot leave the system.
		
open system because heat and matter are both able to enter or leave the system.
		
closed system because energy can enter or leave the system but matter cannot.

anonymous · Answer

Open system. The matter can evaporate and leave in the form of steam or re condense and enter back into the system.