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The__________ (weaker/stronger) the intermolecular force, the shorter is the intermolecular distance.

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Intermolecular forces of attraction:
It is the force of attraction between the molecules of matter.
This Intermolecular force of attraction is maximum in solids and minimum in gases.
Intermolecular space:
It is the space available between the molecules of matter.
These Intermolecular spaces are maximum in gases and minimum in solids.
The intermolecular force of attraction is inversely proportional to the Intermolecular space between the molecules.
Therefore, the stronger the intermolecular force, the shorter is the intermolecular distance

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