What are SiO2's intermolecular forces?

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) primarily exhibits strong covalent bonds within its structure, forming a three-dimensional network solid. The intermolecular forces in SiO2 are largely due to these covalent bonds, resulting in a very strong and stable lattice. Additionally, the extensive network means that there are no discrete molecules, so traditional intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonds or van der Waals forces are not present in the same way as in molecular compounds. Instead, the interactions are dominated by the strong covalent interactions between the silicon and oxygen atoms.