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Open and Closed Systems

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A closed system

a)

when a chemical reaction occurs in an area where matter is allowed to enter and escape

b)

when a chemical reaction occurs in an area where matter is NOT allowed to enter and escape

2.

Which of the following is an example of an open system?

a)

b) A fish tank with a filter

b)

d) A closed book

c)

a) A sealed jar of cookies

d)

c) A locked safe

3.

What is the definition of an open system?

a)

A system that can only exchange energy with its surroundings.

b)

A system that can only exchange matter with its surroundings.

c)

A system that can freely exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings.

d)

A system that cannot exchange matter or energy with its surroundings.

4.

What is the definition of a closed system?

a)

A closed system is a physical system that allows the transfer of matter and energy across its boundaries.

b)

A closed system is a system that is shut down and no longer in use.

c)

A closed system is a physical system that does not allow the transfer of matter or energy across its boundaries.

d)

A closed system is a virtual system that exists only in computer simulations.

5.

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

a)

b

b)

a

c)

d

d)

c

6.

True or False: An open system allows the exchange of matter and energy with its surroundings.

a)

An open system only allows the exchange of matter with its surroundings

b)

An open system only allows the exchange of energy with its surroundings

c)

True

d)

False

7.

True or False: A closed system does not allow the exchange of matter and energy with its surroundings.

a)

True, a closed system only allows the exchange of matter with its surroundings

b)

True

c)

False, a closed system only allows the exchange of energy with its surroundings

d)

False, a closed system allows the exchange of matter and energy with its surroundings

8.

Which of the following is an example of an open system?

a)

A locked safe

b)

A closed book

c)

A battery-powered flashlight

d)

A thermos bottle

9.

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

a)

b) A windmill

b)

c) A car engine

c)

d) A window

d)

a) A refrigerator

10.

True or False: An open system can be completely isolated from its surroundings.

a)

False

b)

Sometimes true

c)

Partially true

d)

True

11.

Which of the following best describes an open system in thermodynamics?

a)

A system that exchanges only energy with its surroundings.

b)

A system that exchanges only matter with its surroundings.

c)

A system that exchanges both matter and energy with its surroundings.

d)

A system that exchanges neither matter nor energy with its surroundings.

12.

In an experiment, a beaker of water is left open on a table. Over time, the water level decreases. What type of system does this scenario represent?

a)

Open system

b)

Closed system

c)

Isolated system

d)

Adiabatic system

13.

Which of the following is a real-world example of a closed system?

a)

A boiling pot with a lid on it

b)

A car engine running with the hood open

c)

A sealed terrarium

d)

An open soda can

14.

In a closed system, which of the following is true about the exchange of energy and matter?

a)

Only energy is exchanged with the surroundings.

b)

Only matter is exchanged with the surroundings.

c)

Neither energy nor matter is exchanged with the surroundings.

d)

Both energy and matter are exchanged with the surroundings.

15.

A scientist is studying a closed ecosystem in a jar. Which of the following statements is true about this system?

a)

The ecosystem can exchange energy but not matter with its surroundings.

b)

The ecosystem can exchange matter but not energy with its surroundings.

c)

The ecosystem can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings.

d)

The ecosystem cannot exchange either matter or energy with its surroundings.