5.1 - Thermodynamic Terms
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Define a system and its surroundings.
💡 Hint: Consider what is within and outside a reaction setup.
What is the difference between an open and a closed system?
💡 Hint: Think about the ability to let in and out different kinds of transfers in a lab setup.
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What type of system allows for exchange of energy and matter?
💡 Hint: Think of a laboratory setup where reactions can happen freely.
True or False: Internal energy depends on the way the system achieves its current state.
💡 Hint: Consider how scientists measure energy changes.
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Design an experiment involving a closed system and evaluate the energy exchanges that occur.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of no matter exchange.
Describe a real-world function of isolating systems in the context of environmental science.
💡 Hint: Consider sustainability and closed environments.
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