Question

A metal pot is filled with water and placed on top of a stove. As the stove top heats up, the water begins to boil and steam can be seen escaping from the pot. This is an example of a(n). Answer. A) closed system because matter can enter or leave the system but energy cannot.. B) open system because heat and matter can enter the system but cannot leave the system.. C) open system because heat and matter are both able to enter or leave the system.. D) closed system because energy can enter or leave the system but matter cannot..

Answer 1

A metal pot is filled with water and placed on top of a stove. As the stove top heats up, the water begins to boil and steam can be seen escaping from thepot. Open system. The matter can evaporate and leave in the form of steam or re condense and enter back into the system.

Answer 2

Based on the scenario, the matter escaping from the pot is an example of an : C. Open system because heat and matter are both able to enter or leave the system

The key word here is 'steam can be seen escaping from the pot' , which indicate that the matter and heat able to leave the system after it's entered.

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