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Hydrophobic

Repelling, resists being combined with, or unable to dissolve in water.

your wording is strange since a hydrophobic molecule repels water and not the other way around, water does not repel a hydrophobic molecule.

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Does a hydrophobic substance dissolve in water?

No, a hydrophobic substance does not dissolve in water because it repels water molecules.


Which materials dissolve in water- hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

Hydrophilic materials dissolve in water because they are attracted to water molecules and can form bonds with them. Hydrophobic materials, on the other hand, do not dissolve in water because they are repelled by water and do not interact with water molecules.


Does hydrophobic substances dissolve in water?

No, hydrophobic substances do not dissolve in water because they are repelled by water molecules. This is because hydrophobic substances are non-polar, while water molecules are polar, causing them to be incompatible.


Does hydrophilic dissolve in waTER?

Yes, hydrophilic substances dissolve in water. Hydrophilic molecules are attracted to water molecules due to their polar nature, allowing them to form bonds with water and dissolve in it. This is in contrast to hydrophobic substances, which repel water and do not dissolve in it.


What do molecules do in water?

Hydrophobic molecules do not dissolve in water. This is because water is hydrophilic. Another way to say this is that lipids, which are nonpolar, cannot dissolve in water, which in polar.


What is the similarities of hydrophillic and hydrophobic?

it is the opposite. Hydrophobic is water hating, hydrophilic is water loving. ie, hydrophobic substances avoid water, hydrophilic are attracted


Do hydrophobic or hydrophillic material dissolve in water?

Hydrophobic participles are "running" away from water. Try pouring some oil into a glass of water and you will see what I mean. Hydrophillic participles, on the other hand, attract water and soon a hydrophillic participle will be completely surrounded by water molecules, Which is a fancy way of saying that it'll dissolve.


What macromolecule does not dissolve in water?

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Does wax dissolve in salt water?

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Are materials that dissolve in water called hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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Are polar molecules generally considered to be hydrophilic or hydrophobic?

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Are polar molecules more likely to be hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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