Question

What are intermolecular forces ? How are these related to the three state of matter?

Answer 1

• Intermolecular forces are the forces of attraction and repulsion between interacting atoms and molecules.
• Because of these forces molecule is attached to the other.
• Greater the attraction between the molecules lesser will be the space between them and higher will be the density of matter.
• So, following is the order of strength of intermolecular forces between the various states of matter.

Solid > Liquid >Gas.