Answer to Question #207909 in General Chemistry for adharaa

Question

KNO3 and H20 intermolecular forces

Answer 1

KNO3 is an ionic compound so it has the ion - ion or electrostatic forces as the predominant intermolecular force while water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds. Hydrogen bonds are a much stronger type of intermolecular force than those found in many other substances, and this affects the properties of water.