Compare the two beakers that contain water. Which of these statements is NOT true if the beaker on the left represents an open system.
Responses
AEvaporation can occur.
Evaporation can occur.
BAll the energy remains in the system.
All the energy remains in the system.
CWater molecules leave the system.
Water molecules leave the system.
DThe net movement of molecules is out of the water.
The net movement of molecules is out of the water.
Question 2
The system on the right will reach equilibrium. The system on the left will not.
Choose the answer that supports this statement.
Responses
AThe system on the right is a closed system. Because not matter can leave the system, it is said to be in equilibrium.
The system on the right is a closed system. Because not matter can leave the system, it is said to be in equilibrium.
BThe system on the right is a closed system. Energy will not pass out of the system. The rate of evaporation slows and stops so that condensation can begin.
The system on the right is a closed system. Energy will not pass out of the system. The rate of evaporation slows and stops so that condensation can begin.
CThe system on the right is a closed system. Matter will not be exchanged with the surroundings. The rate of evaporation equals the rate of condensation and the system remains unchanged.
The system on the right is a closed system. Matter will not be exchanged with the surroundings. The rate of evaporation equals the rate of condensation and the system remains unchanged.
DThe system on the right is a closed system. Matter and energy will not be exchanged with the surroundings. The rate of evaporation equals the rate of condensation and the system remains unchanged.
The system on the right is a closed system. Matter and energy will not be exchanged with the surroundings. The rate of evaporation equals the rate of condensation and the system remains unchanged.