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Question
Particles of matter possess energy due to their random motion. Compare the particles in a solid, liquid and in gas with reference to the amount of kinetic energy possessed by each.
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Solution
Particles of matter that possess energy due to random motion are called kinetic energy.
Comparison of particles in a solid, liquid and gas with reference to kinetic energy are given in the following:
| Property | Solids | Liquids | gases |
| Kinetic Energy | Least Kinetic Energy | Large Kinetic Energy | Very Large kinetic Energy |
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