Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Questions - Page 440: 28

Answer

Molecular solids are held together by various kinds of forces, namely dispersion forces, hydrogen bonds, dipole-dipole forces, and electrostatic forces. After all, as a result of these intermolecular forces, the atoms of different molecules are attracted, causing many different molecules and atoms to be attracted to each other in a molecular solid.

Work Step by Step

Molecular solids are held together by various kinds of forces, namely dispersion forces, hydrogen bonds, dipole-dipole forces, and electrostatic forces. After all, as a result of these intermolecular forces, the atoms of different molecules are attracted, causing many different molecules and atoms to be attracted to each other in a molecular solid.
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