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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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An isolated system cannot transfer either energy or mass to or from the surroundings

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In an isolated system, neither matter nor energy transfer between a system and its surroundings are allowed

Isolated systems: An isolated system is special type of closed system that does not even transfer energy across the boundary. There will be no interactions with the surroundings.

A perfectly insulated, rigid and closed vessel is an example of an isolated system as neither mass nor energy can enter or leave the system

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