Alphabetical

intermolecular force

[noun]

A force that is exerted between neighboring molecules, as opposed to the forces that are exerted within individual molecules to keep the atoms together (intramolecular force). Intermolecular forces include hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, and Van der Waals forces.


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