Answer:
Molecules in liquids are held to other molecules by intermolecular interactions, which are weaker than the intramolecular interactions that hold the atoms together within molecules and polyatomic ions.
Kinetic energy is associated with the motion of an object.
Since the object is at rest on the ground, its velocity is zero.
Since kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of velocity, kinetic energy of the ball on the ground is zero.
The particles in a solid are tightly packed and locked in place. Although we cannot see it or feel it, the particles are vibrating in place.
As these molecules heat up, they will vibrate more vigorously, and will eventually turn to water, then gas.
