Chem 103 - Module 8: Liquids, Solids, Solutions, and Colloids QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED FOR 2025/2026.

intermolecular forces (IMFs) the various forces of attraction that may exist between the atoms and molecules of a substance due to electrostatic phenomena -IMFs hold particles close together -KE moves particles further apart **inverse relationship Phase depends on relative extent of IMFs and KE of its molecules Kinetic Molecular Theory the theory that all matter is composed of particles (atoms and molecules) moving constantly in random directions temp up - KE up IMF down temp down - KE down IMF up Particle an atom or molecule or ion Intermolecular Attraction Refers to attractive forces between the particles of a substance, regardless of whether these particles are molecules, atoms, or ions forces that hold things that hold things together Arrangement