intermolecular

(adjective)

from one molecule to another; between molecules

Related Terms

  • thermodynamic
  • Pressure
  • plasma

Examples of intermolecular in the following topics:

  • Surface Tension and Capillary Action

    • It occurs because of intermolecular attractive forces between the liquid and solid surrounding surfaces.
    • With some pairs of materials, such as mercury and glass (see ), the intermolecular forces within the liquid exceed those between the solid and the liquid, so a convex meniscus forms, and capillary action works in reverse.
  • Phase Changes and Energy Conservation

    • But the heat added does not change the temperature; that heat energy is instead used to break intermolecular bonds and convert ice into water.
    • At the boiling point, temperature no longer rises with heat added because the energy is once again being used to break intermolecular bonds.
  • Evaporation

    • For molecules of a liquid to evaporate, they must be located near the surface, be moving in the proper direction, and have sufficient kinetic energy to overcome liquid-phase intermolecular forces.
  • Friction: Static

    • Additionally, intermolecular forces can greatly influence friction when two materials are put into contact.
  • Specific Heat for an Ideal Gas at Constant Pressure and Volume

    • This represents the dimensionless heat capacity at constant volume; it is generally a function of temperature due to intermolecular forces.
  • Humidity, Evaporation, and Boiling

    • For the molecules to evaporate, they must be located near the surface, be moving in the proper direction, and have sufficient kinetic energy to overcome liquid-phase intermolecular forces.
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