List the following states of matter in the correct order starting with the state of matter that contains the most thermal energy at the top.

Answer 1

The states of matter in order from the most thermal energy to the least are:

1. Plasma
2. Gas
3. Liquid
4. Solid

Plasma contains the highest thermal energy due to the high kinetic energy of its particles, followed by gases, which also have high energy but less than plasma. Liquids have lower energy than gases, and solids contain the least thermal energy as their particles are closely packed and have limited movement.