NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
Why is an open system capable of exchanging both energy and matter with the surroundings?
Options
- AIt has no physical boundaries
- BIt has a physical boundary that restricts matter exchange
- CIt lacks a boundary, allowing unrestricted exchange
- DIt relies on chemical reactions to exchange energy
Correct answer
C. It lacks a boundary, allowing unrestricted exchange
Step-by-step solution
An open system is characterized by the absence of a physical boundary, which enables the unrestricted exchange of both energy and matter.