what are elementary particles and inter molecular forces?
Asked by roopeshwarsnk597 | 14th Oct, 2013, 11:32: PM
Intermolecular forces: The forces holding particles together are generally called intermolecular force. Intermolecular forces are forces of attraction or repulsion which act between neighboring atoms, molecules or ions.
Example: Hydrogen bonding between two molecules.
Elementary particle: An elementary particle is a one which cannot be subdivided into further constituents. It is the most fundamental in nature of its type and is also called a fundamental particle. So, they are not composed of other smaller particles. These particles exist as single entity.
Examples: Quarks.
Answered by Karishma Kapoor | 15th Oct, 2013, 12:23: PM
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