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

Question

Responses

A temperature change occurs.
A temperature change occurs.

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

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

Only a phase change occurs.
Only a phase change occurs.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Only a phase change occurs.

Freezing water is considered a physical change because it involves a change in the state of the substance (from liquid to solid) without altering its chemical composition. The water remains H₂O before and after the freezing process.