Molecular crystals consist of molecules held together by intermolecular forces. Ice is a good example. In ice, water molecules are held together by ______, and by London dispersion forces. Intermolecular forces are _______ than ionic or covalent bonds. Hence, molecular crystals have _______ melting points.

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Molecular crystals consist of molecules held together by intermolecular forces. Ice is a good example. In ice, water molecules are held together by ______,  and by London dispersion forces.  Intermolecular forces are _______  than ionic or covalent bonds.  Hence, molecular crystals have _______  melting points.

1.) Van der Waals forces; weaker; low
2.)  hydrogen bonds;  stronger; high
3.)  hydrogen bonds; weaker; low
4.) Van der Waals forces; stronger; high

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