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Which of the following statements best describes what occurs as water freezes?

A. Thermal energy is increasing, and temperature is decreasing.
B. Thermal energy and temperature are decreasing.
C. Thermal energy and temperature are constant.
D. Thermal energy is decreasing, and temperature is constant.



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Final answer:

Water freezing leads to a decrease in thermal energy while the temperature remains constant.


Explanation:

As water freezes, thermal energy is decreasing while the temperature remains constant. When all the liquid has frozen, further removal of heat causes a decrease in the temperature of the system.


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