Chapter 14, Problem 46A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term matches with the definition or description have to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Crystalline solids are solid compounds with highly ordered structure of the constituents (atoms, molecules or ions). Depending on the constituents (atoms, molecules or ions), the crystalline solids are classified in three types-

1. Ionic solids
2. Molecular solids
3. Atomic solids

Answer to Problem 46A

f) Intermolecular

Intermolecular forces between molecules in a solid.

Explanation of Solution

Intermolecular attractive force in molecular solids are van der Waals forces and London dispersion forces between the molecules. The molecules in a molecular solid are held together by weaker van der Waals forces.