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Nonpolar substances that repel water molecules.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agothey wont mix together and they will repel each other.
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∙ 10y agoIt forms a layer on top of the water. Water does not dissolve oil since water is polar and oil is not. The oil is ontop of the water since it is less dense than the water.
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How would you define hydrophobic substance?
All substances that are water repelling are considered hydrophobic substances. Ex: Oil, Waxes, etc..
When you mix thick vegetable oil and water together why does the vegetable oil sit on the top?
Vegetable oil is denser then water, so it floats on top. Oil is also a lipid, which is hydrophobic, meaning it does not like water. They do not mix.
What are substances that do not normally mix?
These substances are called immiscible; for example water and vegetable oil.
What substances dissolve in oil?
Grease
What substances like vegetable oil and hydrocarbons are?
These are organic compounds.
Does hydrophobic substances dissolve in water?
Some hydrophobic substances are soluble in water (ex.: proteins).
Why is vegetable oil non polar?
It is non-polar because it is a carbonic compound.
Why water dissolves anything?
Water does not dissolve everything. Some substances dont mix with water. Those are hydrophobic substances, ex: oil molecules
Why does water dissolve anything?
Water does not dissolve everything. Some substances dont mix with water. Those are hydrophobic substances, ex: oil molecules
Can bezene dissolve oil?
Yes, it can. The polarity of both solvent and solute is low meaning both are hydrophobic compounds or substances
What is the difference between diffusion of hydrophobic substances in comparison to hydrophilic ones across the plasma membrane?
the hydrophilic easier than hydrophobic substances
What name is given to substances that dissolve easily in water hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic means that a substance has an affinity for/attraction to water. It binds with water easily. [It is the opposite of hydrophobic, where a substance has an aversion for water. It forms droplets in water (like oil).]
