Question

The attractive force hold together the molecules of matter are called ________

Answer 1

Definition of intermolecular force:

The molecules of matter are held together by an attractive force are called intermolecular force.

• In solids the molecules are tightly packed together. They have negligible intermolecular spaces but strong intermolecular forces
• In liquid the molecules are less tightly packed. The molecules in the liquid have greater intermolecular space than solid but intermediate intermolecular forces
• In gases the molecules are loosely packed. The molecules in the gases have greater intermolecular spaces than liquid and solid but weak intermolecular forces

The attractive force that holds together the molecules of matter is called intermolecular force.