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

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

A temperature change occurs.
A temperature change occurs.

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

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Only a phase change occurs.

Freezing water is a physical change because it involves a change of state from liquid to solid without altering the chemical composition of the substance. The water remains H2O whether it is in its liquid or solid form.