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The kinetic energy of molecules is _____ in solids and maximum in gases.

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The kinetic motion of the molecules is least in the solid state and maximum in the gaseous state.
In solid-state atoms are closely packed together whereas, in gases, they are free to move.
Thus, kinetic energy is minimum in solids and maximum in gases.

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