molecular lattice

A molecular lattice refers to the arrangement of molecules in a crystalline solid. These molecules are held together by relatively weak intermolecular forces, such as van der Waals forces. Unlike ionic or covalent bonds, these forces arise from temporary fluctuations in electron distribution.1

Examples of substances that form molecular lattices include solid forms of noble gases like argon and xenon, as well as many organic compounds like methane and benzene. In these structures, the molecules retain their identity and are arranged in specific, repeating patterns known as crystal lattices. The specific arrangement, or Bravais lattice, depends on the shape and properties of the molecules.123