Question
When a chemical reaction takes place in an open system, matter_____.
can enter from the surroundings, but cannot escape to the surroundings
can escape to the surroundings, but not enter from the surroundings
can enter from or escape to the surroundings
is not allowed to enter from or escape to the surroundings
can enter from the surroundings, but cannot escape to the surroundings
can escape to the surroundings, but not enter from the surroundings
can enter from or escape to the surroundings
is not allowed to enter from or escape to the surroundings
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In an open system, matter **can enter from or escape to the surroundings**. This means that both reactants and products can freely move in and out of the system during the chemical reaction.