Weak intermolecular forces
What Weak intermolecular forces means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The weak forces between separate molecules that must be overcome when the substance changes state, and which are the key factor in low melting and boiling points.
The small molecules are separate particles, and the forces between them are weak.
Topics that use Weak intermolecular forces
- Covalent bonding (AQA GCSE)
- Properties of small molecules (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covalent bonding
- Addition polymerisation
- Bond strength and energy transfer
- Bulk properties
- Covalent bonds
- Covalent bonds remain intact
- Diamond
- Dot and cross diagrams
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