Rare gases, such as xenon, can be frozen to form solids. The intermolecular forces responsible for maintaining the solid are best described as:

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Induced dipole-induced dipole forces, also known as London dispersion forces, are the weakest intermolecular forces and are present in all molecular interactions, including those between nonpolar molecules like the noble gases. Since noble gases are nonpolar and do not form hydrogen bonds, covalent bonds, or have permanent dipoles, the solid form of these gases is maintained by induced dipole-induced dipole forces.

Rare Gases, Such as Xenon, Can Be Frozen to Form