In solid argon, the atoms are held together by | CHEMISTRY - BONDING IN SOME HOMONUCLEAR DIATOMIC MOLECULES | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

In solid argon, the atoms are held together by

A

Ionic bonds

B

Hydrogen bonds

C

Vander Waals forces

D

Hydrophobic forces

Answer

Vander Waals forces

Explanation

Solution

The melting and boiling points of argon is low hence, in solid argon atoms are held together by weak Vander Waal’s forces.