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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

A system that exchanges both matter and energy with its surroundings is referred to as
Options
A open
Correct Answer
B isolated
C closed
D all of the above
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An open system can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings. A closed system exchanges only energy, and an isolated system exchanges neither.

Hint

Consider a beaker of water on a hot plate: it can gain heat and water can evaporate.

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