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Definition of Intermolecular Forces
Intermolecular forces can be described as forces that cause molecules, ions, or atoms to be attracted or repelled from each other. An important distinction between intermolecular forces and intramolecular forces is that intermolecular forces are between two different molecules, ions, or atoms. On the other hand, intramolecular forces are forces inside the single molecules, ions, or atoms. To help remember this, n.b. the prefix inter- means "between or among" and intra- means "within."