What type of change is occurring when water is boiling?

An exothermic change because heat is given off.

A physical change because no new substances are formed.

An endothermic change because heat is absorbed.

A chemical change because new gas bubbles are formed

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The correct description of the change occurring when water is boiling is:

A physical change because no new substances are formed.

Boiling water involves the transition of water from a liquid state to a gaseous state (steam) as it absorbs heat, but the chemical composition of water (H₂O) remains the same. Therefore, it's classified as a physical change.