Question

select the correct statement(s).
the particles of a solid have less kinetic energy than its liquid or gas form. they are at a lower temperature.
the particles of gases are more free to move than in liquids and solids.
the particles of a solid have more kinetic energy than its liquid or gas form. they are at a higher temperature.
the particles of solids are farther apart than in liquids and gases.
the particles of gases are less free to move than in liquids and solids.
the particles of solids are closer to each other than in liquids and gases.

Explanation:

• Kinetic Energy and Particle Movement:
• Kinetic energy is related to the motion of particles. Particles in solids have less kinetic energy than those in liquids or gases. This is because in solids, particles are closely packed and have limited movement compared to liquids (where particles can move more freely) and gases (where particles have the most freedom of movement).
• Particles of gases are more free to move than in liquids and solids. In gases, particles are far apart and move randomly at high speeds, in liquids, they are closer and can slide over each other, and in solids, they vibrate around fixed positions.
• Particle Distance:
• The particles of solids are closer to each other than in liquids and gases. Solids have a definite shape and volume because of the close - packed arrangement of particles. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of the container (particles are less closely packed than solids but more than gases), and gases have no definite shape or volume (particles are the most widely spaced).

Answer:

• The particles of a solid have less kinetic energy than its liquid or gas form. They are at a lower temperature.
• The particles of gases are more free to move than in liquids and solids.
• The particles of solids are closer to each other than in liquids and gases.