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polar refers to a substance that dissolves readily in water (sugars)
non-polar refers to a substance that does not dissolve readily in water (fats, oils)
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Is Oil based paints and nail polish examples of polar solutes?
no. there non-polar
Is soap polar or non-polar?
Soap is actually both. It is similar to a phospholipid in that it has a polar head and a nonpolar tail.
Are bile salts polar or non-polar?
they are both-amphiphilic
Is dish detergent polar or non polar?
both, the water is polar and the chemicals are non polar
Are lipids polar?
Lipids, both fats and oils, have a polar head and a non-polar tail.
Is Oil based paints and nail polish examples of polar solutes?
no. there non-polar
Does Cl-Cl have a polar covalent or non-polar covalent bond?
Non-polar- both atoms have the same electronegativity as they are both chlorine!
Is soap polar or non-polar?
Soap is actually both. It is similar to a phospholipid in that it has a polar head and a nonpolar tail.
Are bile salts polar or non-polar?
they are both-amphiphilic
Is dish detergent polar or non polar?
both, the water is polar and the chemicals are non polar
Is N2 a polar or non polar compound?
Non-polar. Both atoms are the same so there is no uneven distribution of electrons.
Is chlorobenzene polar or non polar?
Biphenyl has equal charges on both benzene rings, this material is non polar
Are lipids polar?
Lipids, both fats and oils, have a polar head and a non-polar tail.
Is sodium chloride polar non-polar or an ionic molecule?
It is both an ionic and polar molecule.
What contains both a polar and non-polar?
Many organic compounds can contain both a polar and a non-polar end or corner or corners. Sodium Sterates are the active ingredient of soap which is why it will combined water and grease.
Are proteins polar?
Some proteins are polar (hydrophilic) and some proteins are non-polar (hydrophobic), it depends on their function. Also, some proteins can have both polar and non polar regions in their structure
Is potassium bromide polar or non-polar?
Non of both, potassium fluoride, KF, is ionic
