Where Do Intermolecular Forces Exist?

Intramolecular forces are the forces that hold atoms together within a molecule. Intermolecular forces are forces that exist between molecules.

Where do intermolecular forces occur?

Intermolecular forces occur whenever two particles come close to each other. Intermolecular forces between molecules include hydrogen bonds and dipole-dipole attractions. Dipole-induced dipole forces and London dispersion forces are weaker forces.

Do intermolecular forces exist in the gas state?

Gas particles have broken away from the intermolecular forces that hold liquids and solids together. ... They include London Dispersion Forces, dipole-dipole forces, and hydrogen bonds. An additional attraction is the ion-dipole forces that occur between polar molecules and ions, as in saltwater.