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  • Water Freezing at 0°C: A Physical Change, Not Chemical
    Water freezing at 0 degrees Celsius is a physical property. Here's why:

    * Chemical properties involve changes in the chemical composition of a substance. This means new substances are formed with different chemical bonds and properties.

    * Physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the chemical composition of the substance.

    When water freezes, it changes state from liquid to solid, but its chemical formula (H₂O) remains the same. The water molecules simply rearrange themselves into a more ordered structure.

    Here are some additional points:

    * Freezing point is a physical property that describes the temperature at which a liquid transitions to a solid.

    * Chemical changes often involve things like burning, rusting, or decomposition.

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