Closed Systems

[Ryan_K_1K]

What were the ways that a closed system can be changed? Was it only by changing the temperature and/or volume?

[Tai Metzger 3K]

Since closed systems do not allow flow of matter but do allow flow of energy, you are correct that they can be changed via changes in temperature and pressure. I hope this helps!

[Hui Qiao Wu 1I]

Yes, you are right. For the volume specifically, you are either doing work on the system or the system is doing work on the surrounding.

[Katie Kyan 2K]

A closed system can only be changed by a change to pressure or volume. In a closed system no energy or matter can leave the system.

[Caroline Beecher 2H]

Yes, a closed system can be changed by changing temperature (heating or cooling), pressure, or volume. For example if you have mercury in a thermometer, outside temperature will cause a change in energy of the system.

[Connor Chappell 2B]

Closed systems can be changed by changing either the temperature, pressure, or volume of the given closed system. No matter can flow in and/or out of a closed system, but energy can still be transfered between the system and its surroundings.

[Ruth Glauber 1C]

I think a closed system can only be changed by a change to pressure or volume.

[Ryan_K_1K]

Okay! That's what I thought. I know it was a simple question but I wanted to make sure. Thanks!

[Nuoya Jiang]

Probably temperature, volume, and pressure since we can only change the "energy" part of the system.

[Madeline Phan 1E]

a closed system has inflows and outflows of energy and that can be affected by temperature, pressure, and volume.

[Nicholas_Gladkov_2J]

What were the ways that a closed system can be changed? Was it only by changing the temperature and/or volume?

A closed system can have changes that do not affect the amount of "stuff" that is within it's container.
The volume and pressure and have an effect on the system, so long as the amount of matter is not disturbed, as it is closed.

[Jessica Kwek 4F]

A closed system can only be changed by temperature, pressure, or volume. In a closed system, neither reactants or products can enter or escape, but the transfer of energy is allowed.

[CalvinTNguyen2D]

Closed systems will block the transfer of matter in and out of the system, but still permits the transfer of energy inside and outside of the system.

[stephaniekim2K]

Energy cannot leave in a closed system, so only temperature or pressure can change.