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Why is ice melting a physical change?

A. the atoms change into different atoms
B. Ice and water are different molecules
C. Ice and water are the same molecule

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As an ice cube melts, its shape changes as it acquires the ability to flow. However, its composition does not change. Melting is an example of a physical change .
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The atoms in the ice are just speeding up to turn into water, the molecules and atoms themselves don't change at all

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