Intramolecular Force
Definition
Intramolecular forces are the forces that hold atoms together within a molecule. They include covalent, ionic, and metallic bonds.
Analogy
Think of intramolecular forces like the glue that holds a Lego structure together. Each Lego brick is an atom, and the force (or glue) that keeps them connected is the intramolecular force.
Related terms
Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.
Ionic Bond: A type of chemical bond formed through an electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions.
Metallic Bond: A type of chemical bond formed between positively charged metal ions and delocalized, 'free' electrons in the metal.
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