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Intermolecular Forces

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May 1, 2024 3 minute read

Intermolecular forces (IMFs) are the attractive forces that act between molecules. These forces are weaker than the intramolecular forces that hold atoms together within a molecule, but they are strong enough to influence the physical properties of matter.

Types of Intermolecular Forces

There are three main types of IMFs:

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