Here's a breakdown:

* Intermolecular forces are attractive forces that exist between molecules. They are weaker than the intramolecular forces that hold atoms together within a molecule.

* Hydrogen bonds are a specific type of intermolecular force that occurs when a hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative atom (like oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine). This creates a strong dipole moment, with the hydrogen atom having a partial positive charge and the other atom having a partial negative charge. The positive end of one molecule is attracted to the negative end of another molecule, forming a hydrogen bond.

So, while hydrogen bonds are a specific type of intermolecular force, they are still a form of intermolecular force.