A student performs an experiment in which sodium carbonate solution is heated in an open beaker on a Bunsen burner, causing carbon dioxide gas to evolve. (a) Identify whether this system is open or closed. [1] (b) Explain your classification using the behaviour of matter during the reaction. [1]
Chemistry · Unit 3 · Chemical equilibrium systems · Chemical equilibrium
Discriminate between open or closed chemical systems.
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A reaction vessel is sealed with a rigid lid and contains nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas. The vessel is heated externally and ammonia gas forms inside. Which statement best describes this chemical system?
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Which of the following describes a closed chemical system?
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