A student was working at their lab station and observed the following. Based on their observations, the student made a claim that a physical change had occurred. Based on the evidence below, determine the validity of the student's claim.
Which of the following options accurately assesses the validity of the student's claim?
A. The claim is valid, as the observed change involved a change in state without altering the substance's chemical composition.
B. The claim is invalid, as the observed change likely involved a chemical reaction, leading to a new substance.
C. The claim is valid, as any change observed in a lab setting can be considered a physical change.
D. The claim is invalid, as physical changes are not typically observed in a laboratory environment.