Question

An isolated system is that system in which

• A. there is an exchange of mass with the surroundings.
• B. there is an exchange of energy with the surroundings.
• C. there is an exchange of mass and energy with the surroundings.
• D. there is no exchange of mass and energy with the surroundings.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

there is no exchange of mass and energy with the surroundings.

1. A system that does not allow the exchange of either energy or matter with the surroundings is called an isolated system.
2. An isolated system is a thermodynamic system that cannot exchange either energy or matter outside the boundaries of the system.

Hence, option D is correct.