An iron rod cannot be broken because of its constituent particles- high intermolecular force of attraction- But if we do nbsp-overcome this intermolecular force of attraction- just as we do for breaking a wooden piece- are we still able to break this iron rod-

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Standard XII

Chemistry

Boyle's Law

An iron rod c...

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An iron rod cannot be broken because of its constituent particles' high intermolecular force of attraction. But if we do overcome this intermolecular force of attraction, just as we do for breaking a wooden piece, are we still able to break this iron rod?

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Yes it can be broken but very high amount of force is required.

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