Question

Mike is conducting an experiment inside an Erlenmeyer flask, and he has the top of the flask sealed with a balloon to capture any gaseous products that may be produced. Is Mike’s experimental setup an example of a closed, open, or isolated system? Explain your answer in complete sentences.

Answer 1

is it isolated?

Answer 2

And Erlenmeyer flask is not insulated to prevent heat transfer like a calorimeter should be.

Answer 3

An*

Answer 4

So, energy can transfer but not mass. What type of system is that?

Answer 5

Closed?

Answer 6

@JoannaBlackwelder

Answer 7

That is what I get. :)

Answer 8

ok but i really dont understand how to explain it more than its a closed system.

Answer 9

Hm, you could say something about that mass is not able to leave the system, but energy can as Erlenmeyer flasks are not insulated to hold heat.

Answer 10

oooh good idea

Answer 11

No worries :)