Isolated Systems
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Isolated Systems
I am confused as to what exactly an isolated system is. The definition states that it can exchange neither matter nor energy with its surrounds but why is this system studied/useful if we cannot determine any changes from it? Thank you!
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Re: Isolated Systems
Reactions can still occur within the system without exchanging matter or energy with its surroundings.
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Re: Isolated Systems
Especially if you want to know how a system changes over time (ex- thru a reaction) without being influences by any surroundings or outside factors, isolated systems are incredibly useful. Measuring equipment can be put inside of the system to properly gauge a change in some characteristic of the system. It's also good for preservation.
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Re: Isolated Systems
We can observe the changes within the isolated system, but an isolated system will have no effect on the outside world.
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Re: Isolated Systems
With an isolated system you can still observe changes happening within without interruption or influence from outside the system.
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Re: Isolated Systems
In an isolated system, a reaction can still take place inside the system but it doesn't have any effect on the outside world. Therefore, changes in the system can still be observed, recorded and calculated.
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