Intermolecular Forces
Chemistry
Level
2
Which of the following does not involve an intermolecular force?
Ice cubes forming
Water flowing down a stream
Salt crystals forming
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1 solution
Ionic compounds do not form intermolecular forces. Salt ( N a C l ) is ionic, while water is a covalent compound. Water is a polar molecule, so it forms dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds with other water molecules, regardless of the state of matter.