Define open,closed,and isolated systems with examples.

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(N/A) $1$. Open System: $A$ system that can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings. Example: Boiling water in an open beaker.
$2$. Closed System: $A$ system that can exchange energy but not matter with its surroundings. Example: Boiling water in a sealed container.
$3$. Isolated System: $A$ system that cannot exchange either energy or matter with its surroundings. Example: Hot water in a perfectly insulated thermos flask.

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