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Why is it a physical change to freeze water?(1 point)
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The new and original substances are different.
The new and original substances are different.
Only a phase change occurs.
Only a phase change occurs.
Heat is released during the process.
Heat is released during the process.
A temperature change occurs.
A temperature change occurs.
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The correct response is: **Only a phase change occurs.**
Freezing water changes it from liquid (water) to solid (ice), but the chemical composition (H2O) remains the same. This is characteristic of a physical change.
Freezing water changes it from liquid (water) to solid (ice), but the chemical composition (H2O) remains the same. This is characteristic of a physical change.