Describe, differentiate between, and give examples of open, closed, and isolated systems.

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australopithecus · Answer

Do you know the definition of an open, closed and isolated system?

anonymous · Answer

no

australopithecus · Answer

They have to do with matter transfer between containers (systems) and heat

australopithecus · Answer

An open system is one where matter can be transfered between the outside and the system

A closed system is one where matter cannot be transfered between the system and the outside, heat can be though

An isolated system is one where heat and matter can neither be transferred between the system and the outside

australopithecus · Answer

From these definitions you should be able to come up with examples

anonymous · Answer

thanks

australopithecus · Answer

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