Thermal Energy Quick Check
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Question
Rank the phases of matter from the one with the least kinetic energy to the greatest kinetic energy for the particles in the substance.(1 point)
Responses
Least solid
↓
gas
Greatest liquidLeast solid downarrow gas Greatest liquid
Least gas
↓
solid
Greatest liquidLeast gas downarrow solid Greatest liquid
Least gas
↓
liquid
Greatest solidLeast gas downarrow liquid Greatest solid
Least solid
↓
liquid
Greatest gasLeast solid downarrow liquid Greatest gas
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Correct response:
Least solid
↓
liquid
Greatest gas
Explanation: In the solid phase, particles have the least kinetic energy as they are closely packed together and have minimal movement. In the liquid phase, particles have more kinetic energy compared to solids as they have more freedom to move around but are still relatively close together. In the gas phase, particles have the greatest kinetic energy as they have the most freedom to move around and are spaced far apart from each other.