'How does the average kinetic energy of molecules compare with the average energy of attraction between molecules in solids, liquids, and gases?'
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The kinetic energy of the molecules is relatively low because they are not moving much, mostly just vibrating in place. So, the average energy of attraction is greater than the average kinetic energy in solids. In liquids, the molecules are still close together, Show more…
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