12. Weak intermolecular forces = low boiling and low melting points. Strong intermolecular forces = high melting and high boiling points. Liquids with strong intermolecular forces will hold on to their molecules preventing them from escaping as a vapor.
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14. Intermolecular forces Weakest lower melting point LDF Dipole-dipole H-bonds STRONGEST higher melting point Ionic compounds have even higher melting points because the ionic bond must be overcome to free the ions. Ionic bonds are much stronger than any intermolecular force. Intermolecular Forces