Intermolecular force

An attractive force acting between separate molecules; it is weak compared with a covalent bond.

An attraction acting between separate molecules; it is weaker than the covalent bonds within the molecules.

An attraction acting between separate molecules; it is much weaker than the covalent bonds within the molecules.

An attraction acting between separate molecules rather than between the atoms within a molecule.

An attraction between separate molecules; it is distinct from the covalent bonds within each molecule.

An attraction between separate molecules that must be overcome for a liquid to boil.

An attraction between separate molecules, weaker than the covalent bonds within those molecules.

An attraction between separate molecules, rather than a covalent bond within a molecule.