# Molecular Forces **Intramolecular forces** are those within the molecule that keep the molecule together - E Intramolecular forces are those within the molecule that keep the molecule together Ex: The bonds between the atoms (Ionic Bonds & Covalent Bonds) x: The bonds between the atoms ([[Ionic Bonds]] & [[Covalent Bonds]]) [[Intermolecular forces]] are the attractions between molecules, which determine many of the physical properties of a substance. - These can refer to the attractive forces between the particles of a substance, regardless of whether they are molecules, atoms, or ions.