Intermolecular Forces

Molecules are affected by both intramolecular and intermolecular forces. Intramolecular forces are any forces that hold together atoms making up a molecule or compound. For instance, intramolecular forces are the attractions that bonds hydrogen and oxygen inside of the water molecule. Intermolecular forces are the attraction of one molecule to another molecule. These forces determine many properties of a substance, most importantly whether they are solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature. In this interactivity, click on the spinning dots to explore the different intermolecular forces.

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Intermolecular Forces Review

Now that you have investigated intermolecular forces, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. In this activity, read the question, then select the appropriate answer(s) and click SUBMIT to check your response(s). Click on the interactivity thumbnail, and then click NEXT to get started.