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Sisäenergioiden refers to the internal energy of a system in thermodynamics. It is a fundamental concept that describes the sum of kinetic and potential energies of all the particles within a system. These particles include atoms, molecules, and their constituent parts.

The kinetic energy component of internal energy is related to the motion of these particles, such as their translation, rotation, and vibration. The potential energy component arises from the forces of interaction between the particles, including intermolecular forces and the forces within molecules.

Internal energy is a state function, meaning its value depends only on the current state of the system, not on the path taken to reach that state. Changes in internal energy can occur through two primary mechanisms: heat transfer and work done on or by the system. The first law of thermodynamics quantifies this relationship, stating that the change in internal energy of a system is equal to the heat added to the system minus the work done by the system.

In isolated systems, where no energy or matter exchange occurs with the surroundings, the internal energy remains constant. For a closed system, where energy can be exchanged but not matter, changes in internal energy are solely due to heat and work. Understanding internal energy is crucial for analyzing thermodynamic processes, designing engines, and comprehending chemical reactions.