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The attractive forces that hold together the molecules of matter are called ____________.


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  • The molecules of matter are held together by attractive forces called intermolecular forces.
  • These forces are strongest in solids, intermediate in liquids an weakest in gases.

Hence, the attractive forces that hold together the molecules of matter are called intermolecular forces.


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