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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. A temperature change occurs. A temperature change occurs. The new and original substances are different.

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1 month ago

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

When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid state, but the chemical composition of the water (Hâ‚‚O) remains the same. This is why freezing is considered a physical change.