When studying the movement of heat, what does the term "system" refer to? What does "surroundings" refer to?

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Jackson Le

Chemistry

4 April, 21:15

When studying the movement of heat, what does the term "system" refer to? What does "surroundings" refer to?

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Rowan Hickman · Answer 1

When studying the movement of heat, what does the term "system" refer to any quantity of matter of fixed identity of the chosen study. "Surroundings" refer to the rest of the universe beyond the boundary of your chosen study or system.