Answer to Question #291235 in Physical Chemistry for Pankaj

Question

Explain different types of thermodynamic systems with suitable examples.

Answer 1

There are three types of systems in thermodynamics: open, closed, and isolated. ... The stovetop example would be an open system, because heat and water vapor can be lost to the air. A closed system, on the other hand, can exchange only energy with its surroundings, not matter.