In a small container of water, different behaviors can occur depending on whether it is an open, closed, or isolated system.
A small container filled with liquid water can exhibit different behaviors based on whether it is an open, closed, or isolated system. In an open system, evaporation can decrease the water level as vapor escapes, dust from the surroundings can enter the water, and spillage can occur. Conversely, in a closed or isolated system, behaviors like raising the temperature of the water or freezing due to decreasing surrounding temperatures can happen.