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

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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.