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Rank these states of matter from “most kinetic energy” (top) to “least kinetic energy” (bottom).
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To rank the states of matter from “most kinetic energy” to “least kinetic energy,” the order is as follows:

  1. Gas
  2. Liquid
  3. Solid

This ranking reflects the general movement and spacing of particles within each state, with gases having the most kinetic energy due to rapid movement, liquids having moderate kinetic energy, and solids having the least kinetic energy, where particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.