Intermolecular interactions are forces of attraction between molecules that determine their physical properties and behavior. These interactions include hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, London dispersion forces, and ion-dipole interactions.
Related terms
Hydrogen Bonding: This term refers to the strong intermolecular attraction between a hydrogen atom bonded to an electronegative atom (such as oxygen or nitrogen) and another electronegative atom.
This term refers to the attractive forces between the positive end of one polar molecule and the negative end of another polar molecule.
London Dispersion Forces: This term refers to the temporary attractions that occur when electron distribution within a molecule is momentarily uneven, creating temporary dipoles.