Question

Define range of molecular attraction.

Answer 1

Molecular range is the maximum distance up to which a molecule can exert force of attraction on another molecule. It is of the order of 10-9 m for solids and liquids. liquid consist of a very large number of molecules , ... The maximum distance up to which the force is called the range of molecular attraction.

Answer 2

Answer:

Range of molecular attraction or molecular range: Range of molecular attrad ion or molecular range is defined as the maximum distance between two molecules up to which the intermolecular force of attraction is appreciable.

[Note: The intermolecular force is a short range force, ie., it is effective overa very short range-about 10^-9 m. Beyond this distance, the force is negligible. The intermolecular force does not obey inverse square law.]