What is the difference between an open system, a closed system, and an isolated system? What can a chemist do to try to make a system as isolated as possible?

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anonymous · Answer

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brrandyn · Answer

In a closed system, matter cannot escape but energy is able to do so. Within an isolated system, mechanical energy is not affected by non-conservative. Within an open system, there are non-conservative forces such as air resistance and friction.

brrandyn · Answer

An example of a closed system would be placing a lid on a heated container. Energy escapes in the form of heat, its matter is not affected. For clarity, an isolated system would be relevant if there's insulation to prevent heat (non-conservative) from escaping.

anonymous · Answer

Ok. so how would they make it as insulated as possible.

brrandyn · Answer

Oh. This isn't Physics. Oops! I'll elaborate, still the same concept, though. An open system exchanges both matter and energy in its surroundings, in an isolated system, no matter or energy is exchanged. A perfect isolated system is difficult to replicate but relate the idea of insulation to a thermos. It does not allow for energy transfer, or tries, and matter is not able to escape.

anonymous · Answer

thanks!(: Mind helping  with one more?

anonymous · Answer

@Brrandyn

brrandyn · Answer

Sure.

brrandyn · Answer

Mind posting a new question if it's not relevant to the current?

anonymous · Answer

ok