Question

Why is the kinetic energy of the particles in the liquid more than in solids?

Answer 1

1. The kinetic energy of an object or particle is the energy that it has as a result of its motion.
2. Liquid particles have a lesser amount of attraction to particles.
3. As the particles in the liquid are less closely packed, the inter-particle forces are weaker.
4. Because liquids have more intermolecular space, their particles move more rapidly than those in solids.
5. Therefore, the kinetic energy of particles in a liquid is more than that of particles in a solid.