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Okay, so melting doesn't require a solute. But looking at the molecular change itself, is there a difference in what the molecules do? Melting a salt breaks its ions apart, no? Same with dissolving. And the reverse seems to hold too. So what's the molecular difference, besides having a...

Is this Freezing? Why not? Okay, so is this a physical or chemical change? This may sound like a novice question, but it's more subtle I think. What's the real difference between freezing and crystallizing out of solution? Or vice versa, what's the difference between melting and...