Intermolecular Forces, and boiling and melting points

Question 1

Intermolecular force

Answer 1

A force of attraction between
molecules, ions, or atoms of noble gases

Question 2

Varying strengths of London forces

Answer 2

• The number of electrons
• The interacting surface of the molecule (e.g. long unbranched chain vs branched chain - see organic chemistry section)

Question 3

Intramolecular Bond

Answer 3

A bond which occurs between atoms within molecules