Rank the phases of matter from the one with the least kinetic energy to the greatest kinetic energy for the particles in the substance.
The phases of matter are usually ranked based on the kinetic energy of the particles, from least to greatest:
1. Solid: In a solid, particles are closely packed together and have the least amount of kinetic energy. They vibrate in fixed positions but do not have enough energy to move freely.
2. Liquid: In a liquid, particles have more kinetic energy than in a solid. They are not as closely packed and can move more freely, sliding past each other. However, they still have less kinetic energy than particles in the gaseous state.
3. Gas: In a gas, particles have the greatest amount of kinetic energy. They are not held together and move freely in all directions, colliding with each other and the walls of the container. Gas particles have the highest mobility and are able to fill the entire available space.
It's important to note that there are additional phases of matter beyond solids, liquids, and gases (such as plasmas and Bose-Einstein condensates), but these are the most common ones encountered in everyday life.