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Rajshree Chatterjee

To change water into ice, lower the temperature to 0°C or below. When water is cooled to its freezing point, it undergoes a phase change from liquid to solid, turning into ice due to decreased molecular movement.

Rajshree Chatterjee

Yes, coconut oil often solidifies in winter due to the lower temperatures. When the temperature drops below 24°C, it reaches its freezing point and changes from liquid to solid, demonstrating the transformation between different states of matter.

Rajshree Chatterjee

Other liquids that convert into solids include chocolate and gelatin. Chocolate hardens when cooled after melting, and gelatin transforms into a solid gel as it cools and sets. Both processes involve cooling the liquid to below its freezing point.