Question

question 10 (5 points)
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attractive forces between molecules in a solid are _______ than bonds between atoms in a molecule.
a) much stronger
b) the same as
c) stronger
d) weaker

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the nature of intermolecular forces (attractive forces between molecules) and intramolecular bonds (bonds between atoms in a molecule). Intramolecular bonds (like covalent, ionic) are much stronger than intermolecular forces (like van der Waals, hydrogen bonds). So attractive forces between molecules in a solid (intermolecular) are weaker than bonds between atoms in a molecule (intramolecular).

Answer:

D) weaker