A melting block of ice leaves a puddle is it physical change or chemical change

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asked Apr 17, 2023 186k views

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AndrewWinn · Answer 1 · 2023-04-18T23:19:39+0000

Physical

An ice cube is only frozen water & when it melts it is still at the end up the day a puddle of water .. nothing changes

Shaddow · Answer 2 · 2023-04-22T11:53:29+0000

A physical change.

As an ice cube melts, its shape changes as it acquires the ability to flow. However, its composition does not change.