Question

Why is it a physical change to freeze water?(1 point) Responses Heat is released during the process. Heat is released during the process. Only a phase change occurs. Only a phase change occurs. The new and original substances are different. The new and original substances are different. A temperature change occurs.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **Only a phase change occurs.**

Freezing water is considered a physical change because it involves a transition from liquid water to solid ice, but the chemical composition of the water (H2O) remains the same. Thus, it is purely a change in state, not in substance.