Which list shows the phases of matter in order from the greatest average kinetic energy to the least average kinetic energy per particle? Responses gas, liquid, solid gas, liquid, solid - no response given solid, gas, liquid solid, gas, liquid - no response given liquid, gas, solid liquid, gas, solid - no response given solid, liquid, gas

Answer 1

The correct order of the phases of matter from the greatest average kinetic energy to the least average kinetic energy per particle is:

Gas, Liquid, Solid

So the correct response would be "gas, liquid, solid." In this arrangement, gases have the highest average kinetic energy because their particles are far apart and move freely. Liquids have less kinetic energy than gases but more than solids, as their particles are close together but still able to flow. Solids have the least average kinetic energy because their particles are closely packed and only vibrate in place.