1. Solid phase - Particles in a solid have the least kinetic energy as they vibrate in fixed positions.
2. Liquid phase - Particles in a liquid have more kinetic energy than those in a solid and can move around freely.
3. Gas phase - Particles in a gas have the greatest kinetic energy as they move randomly and rapidly in all directions.
4. Plasma phase - Although not commonly encountered on Earth, particles in a plasma have the highest kinetic energy as they are highly ionized and move at extremely high velocities.
Rank the phases of matter from one with the least kinetic energy to the greatest kinetic energy for the particles in the substance
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