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Open and Closed Systems

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An open system allows both matter and energy to be exchanged with its surroundings, while a closed system only allows for the exchange of energy but not matter.

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