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What has the least energetic molecules?

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K. Myers

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Answered Jan 28, 2021

Solids have the least energetic ratio. Every particle has its own energy, but there are differences in the level of energy depending on the temperature in which the particle is in. In turn, this gives a determinant on the nature of existence of the substance, whether it be in a liquid, solid, or gaseous state.

Now, the molecules that are present in the gaseous state are known to have a high amount of energy, the greatest amount precisely. In contrast, the molecules that are present in solid-state are known to have the least amount of energy.

In the solid-state, molecules are known to be arranged in such a regular and repeating pattern. In solid particles, the molecules are closely packed, which makes them only vibrate on a spot, but unable to move from one place to the other, and this characteristic makes them have the least kinetic energy. Examples are the solid states of water (ice), copper, helium gas, etc.

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Leo Samuels

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Answered Jan 22, 2021

Solids are known to have the least energetic molecules; this is because the molecules are tightly packed, which means there is no free movement. In a solid-state, molecules are arranged in a regular and repeating pattern.

Solid cannot be compressed; the particles have a strong force of attraction between them. The melting point of solid particles is high compared to that of liquid and gas; it also has a high density, which causes a restriction in movement.

For example, when copper is in its liquid state, it has a higher energy compared to its solid form. Water in its gaseous state has an irregular pattern, which causes a free movement in the molecule and a high energy.

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C. OWENS

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Answered Jan 22, 2021

The correct answer to this question is solid. There are three total types of matter, which are solids, liquids, and gases. Out of all of the three types of matter, solids have the least amount of energetic molecules. The reason for this is because the molecules in solids are packed tightly together.

Because of this, there is not a lot of space for the molecules to move around. Solids have their own shape because the molecules are not able to move around. Along with that, they are also able to keep their size, because the molecules cannot move. They will only move if the solids are broken.

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S. Barnes

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Answered Jan 21, 2021

The correct answer to this question is Solids. A solid is one of the states of matter. It is known for having a shape that is fixed, as well as a volume that is fixed. A solid's particles have a force that is strong between them, especially when it comes to the particles being attracted to one another.

Another trait of them is their high boiling and high melting points. These points are very high compared to the other two states of matter, which are gases and liquids. The reason why particles of solids do not have the space to move amongst each other is because it has high density and less space in the inter of the solid.

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Victoria Martian

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Answered Jan 19, 2021

Solids possess the least energetic molecules, have a fixed shape, fixed volume, and cannot be compressed. The particles of solids maintain a strong force of attraction between them. In a solid-state, the molecules are organized in a regular and repeating pattern.

The molecules are closely packed, which means that they are fixed and vibrate into place, but they cannot move about from one place to another, which means they have the least amount of kinetic energy.

There is little room for solids. With solids, there are four basic states of matter. A solid is exemplified by structural rigidity and resistance and resistance to a force applied to the exterior. Unlike a liquid, a solid item does not flow to take on its container shape or grow to fill the entire available volume.

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J. Alva

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Answered Jan 19, 2021

Solids will have molecules that are going to get stuck forever because they are able to maintain the shape of the container. The molecules are going to get stuck very tightly. The pattern is going to be very regular which means that it will be hard for the molecules to actually find a place to move around. Molecules will also have a low amount of energy.

If in case the object will be heated up and it would start to have more spaces in between the molecules, it may have turned into a liquid as there are some solid objects that can turn to liquid depending on the temperature that they are exposed to.

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R. Barnes

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Answered Jan 14, 2021

If you would compare the different types of matter, you will find out that solids will have the least energetic molecules. This is quite easy to understand. You need to remember that solids will have molecules that are packed well together.

This means that they will not have a lot of space to move around. This explains why solids will have their own shape and will be able to maintain their own size until they are purposely broken. Solids will also have a higher boiling and melting point as compared to liquids and gases. Particle spaces in between liquids and gases are also going to be bigger. Gases may be considered as the most energetic.

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alas kajim

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Answered Aug 08, 2018

Solids
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