36. what is the relationship between the intermolecular forces in a solid and its melting temperature?

There exist a direct relation between the intermolecular forces and its melting point.

Explanation:

The solids are tightly packed and bond in the solids are closely held thus the forces that binds the atoms and molecules in solids are strong intermolecular forces.

To break the strong bond between the molecules of a solid a higher amount of energy need to be supplied to overcome these forces of interaction between the particles.

Thus solids have high melting points in order to break these forces.

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