Open system :
1. An open system can exchange matter with the surroundings.
2. It can exchange energy with the surroundings.
3. In this, the total amount of energy does not remain constant.
4. Example : Hot water kept in an open beaker.
Isolated system :
1. An isolated system cannot exchange matter with the surroundings.
2. It cannot exchange energy with the surroundings.
3. In this, the total amount of energy remains constant.
4. Example : Hot water kept in a thermos flask.