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How do intermolecular forces affect boiling and melting points

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Answer: They either increase or decrease the melting and boiling points of substances depending on the state theyre in.

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The intermolecular forces increase with increasing polarization of bonds. The strength of forces is ionic > hydrogen bonding > dipole dipole > dispersion. Boiling point increases with molecular weight, and with surface area.
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