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Iron expands on heating due to an increase in the kinetic energy of its atoms, causing them to vibrate more and occupy a larger volume. This process does not alter the chemical composition of iron; it remains iron throughout the expansion. Since the change is reversible and does not produce a new substance, it is classified as a physical change.

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