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Which of the following forces have no relation with valence electrons?

Correct answer: C. Intermolecular forces.

  • A. Ionic Bond.
  • B. Chemical bond.
  • C. Intermolecular forces.
  • D. Intramolecular forces

Explanation

Option A: Ionic bonds are a type of chemical bond that involves the transfer of valence electrons between atoms, resulting in the formation of oppositely charged ions.Option B: Chemical bonds are the forces that hold atoms together in a compound, including covalent bonds, ionic bonds, and metallic bonds. These bonds involve the sharing, transfer, or pooling of valence electrons.Option C: An intermolecular force (IMF) (or secondary force) is the force that mediates the interaction between molecules, including the electromagnetic forces of attraction or repulsion which act between atoms and other types of neighbouring particles, e.g. atoms or ions. Intermolecular forces are weak relative to intramolecular forces - the forces which hold a molecule together. For example, the covalent bond, involving sharing electron pairs between atoms, is much stronger than the forces present between neighbouring molecules. Both sets of forces are essential parts of force fields frequently used in molecular mechanics. Option D: An intramolecular force is any force that binds together the atoms making up a molecule or compound, not to be confused with intermolecular forces, which are the forces present between molecules.

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