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)

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.

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

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

Answer 1

@Abhisar ?

Answer 2

What do you think it should be ?

Answer 3

@superhelp101 ?

Answer 4

oh i think it is
open system because heat and matter can enter the system but cannot leave the system

Answer 5

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Answer 6

huh? :3

Answer 7

What is an open system ?

Answer 8

What ?

Answer 9

What is an open system in thermodynamics ?

Answer 10

`In an open system, matter may flow in and out of the system.`

Answer 11

In the given system both matter and energy can enter and exit. So i think it should be A

Answer 12

Matter can exit by vaporization (in the form of steam) and can enter back by condensation in the form of droplets. Energy can exit and enter via conduction since the pot is made up of metal

Answer 13

but when i look back at my lessons i thinks it is open system because heat and matter can enter the system but cannot leave the system.

Answer 14

No open system allows free exchange !
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Answer 15

oh oops and this is why i don't like online school >(

Answer 16

Have a look here
http://chemwiki.ucdavis.edu/Physical_Chemistry/Thermodynamics/A_System_And_Its_Surroundings

Answer 17

Thank you! and what do you mean you saw me ?