Thermodynamic Systems - open, closed or isolated?

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What is a thermodynamic system?

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A thermodynamic system is a defined quantity of matter or a region in space chosen for analysis, which can exchange energy and/or matter with its surroundings.

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What are the three types of thermodynamic systems?

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The three types of thermodynamic systems are open systems, closed systems, and isolated systems.

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Define an open system in thermodynamics.

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An open system is one that can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings.

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Define a closed system in thermodynamics.

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A closed system is one that can exchange energy but not matter with its surroundings.

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Define an isolated system in thermodynamics.

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An isolated system is one that does not exchange either matter or energy with its surroundings.

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What type of system is a calorimeter?

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A calorimeter is an isolated system.

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What type of system does NOT exchange matter and energy with its surroundings?

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An isolated system.

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What type of system can exchange energy but not matter with its surroundings?

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A closed system.

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Give an example of an open system.

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An example of an open system is a boiling pot of water where steam escapes.

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Give an example of a closed system.

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An example of a closed system is a sealed container of gas that can be heated.