An intramolecular force is any force that holds together the atoms making up a molecule or compound.

Types of intramolecular force

There are three main types of intramolecular force:

• Ionic
• Covalent
• Metallic

They differ in the magnitude of their bond enthalpies, and thus affect the physical and chemical properties of compounds in different ways. Intramolecular forces are more common and stronger than [{intermolecular forces}].