Intermolecular forces. (Janet D. Stemwedel, Adventures in Science and Ethics)

i-e727c16f8d8eb5b54bc58131b4d84c6f-bcintermol.jpg"Intermolecular forces are the forces between molecules, whereas intramolecular forces are those within molecules. (The bonds that hold the atoms in a molecule together are intramolecular forces.) A quick note before we jump in: When chemical educators are explaining intermolecular forces, they almost always use examples of intermolecular attractions..."

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