Why is it a physical change to freeze water?(1 point)

Question

Responses

A temperature change occurs.
A temperature change occurs.

The new and original substances are different.
The new and original substances are different.

Heat is released during the process.
Heat is released during the process.

Only a phase change occurs.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Only a phase change occurs.

Freezing water is considered a physical change because the water (liquid) transforms into ice (solid) without changing its chemical composition. The molecular structure remains the same; only the phase of the substance changes from liquid to solid.