How can the kinetic energy of gases be described?

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Gases have more kinetic energy than liquids, but less than solids.
Gases have more kinetic energy than liquids, but less than solids.

Gases have the lowest kinetic energy of the three states of matter.
Gases have the lowest kinetic energy of the three states of matter.

Gases have the highest kinetic energy of the three states of matter.
Gases have the highest kinetic energy of the three states of matter.

Gases have the same kinetic energy as the other two states of matter.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Gases have the highest kinetic energy of the three states of matter.

In gases, the particles are much further apart than in liquids and solids, allowing them to move freely and rapidly, leading to higher kinetic energy. In contrast, particles in solids are closely packed and have limited movement, while liquids have more kinetic energy than solids but less than gases.