Intermolecular bonds are forces that exist between molecules. They include hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, and London dispersion forces.
Consider intermolecular bonds as the invisible strings connecting different balloons (molecules) in a bunch. These strings don't change anything about individual balloons but influence how they interact with each other.
Hydrogen Bonds: A type of intermolecular bond involving a hydrogen atom bonded to an electronegative atom and attracted to another electronegative atom.
Dipole-Dipole Interactions: Attractive forces between polar molecules, where positive end of one molecule attracts negative end of another molecule.
London Dispersion Forces: Temporary attractive force resulting from fluctuations in electron distribution within non-polar molecules or atoms.
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