Question

what is interatomic force? Discuss the variation of interatomic force with the interatomic separation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the force between the two or more atoms inside a particle is called interatomic force

Answer 2

Interatomic forces exists between atoms of a molecule.

What is interatomic force?

• Interatomic forces have electrical origin in nature.
• Interatomic forces arise when two atoms are brought closer to each other i.e. at a distance of around $10^{-10}$ metre.
• This force continuously increase with decrement in distance between them.
• As the separation of atoms increase, the interatomic force reduces.
• Separation of atoms is maximum in gas state and so the interatomic force is minimum in gases.
• Separation of atoms is minimum in solid state and so the interatomic force is maximum in solids.