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How can one create hydrophobic water?
One can create hydrophobic water by adding a hydrophobic substance, such as a surfactant or a hydrophobic coating, to the water. This substance will repel water molecules, causing the water to exhibit hydrophobic properties.
Why water doesn't have definite shape?
Water doesn't have a definite shape because it is a liquid, and its molecules are not fixed in place. Instead, they move freely and can slide past one another, allowing water to take the shape of its container. The intermolecular forces in liquids are strong enough to hold the molecules together, but not strong enough to keep them in a rigid structure like solids. This fluidity enables water to adapt to various shapes while maintaining a constant volume.
When a substance repels water such as oil and water it is said to be?
Hydrophobic.
What is hydrophobic and hydrophyilic?
the definition for hydrophobic is having little or no affinity for water. the definition for hydrophilic is having a strong affinity for water. All those compounds which have polar chemical structure possess affinity to water or can dissolve in water like alcohol, and those with non-polar structure are hydrophobic and cant dissolve in water like fat, oils etc.
How can you tell if a chemical component is hydrophobic?
mix it with water and if it seperates from the water it is hydrophobic
Does hydrophobic substances repel water?
Yes, hydrophobic substances repel water.
Is hydrophilic the same as hydrophobic?
hydrophilic - loves water hydrophobic - repels water
Why does water form a spherical shape n wax paper?
I think you will find that wax paper is hydrophobic, meaning that it repels water, the water adheres better to itself than the wax paper and only does so because of gravity, that is why the water does not spread out like it would on a table or other substance. The force pushing the water away is strong enough to keep the water in the smallest form possible.
What is the most hydrophobic molecule?
Probably the most hydrophobic molecule is the cholesterol molecule. It is composed mostly of fat and therefore will move away when exposed to water,
What is hydrophobic and how do you determine if a molecule is hydrophobic?
Hydrophobic describes molecules that are repelled by water. You can determine if a molecule is hydrophobic by looking at its structure - if it contains mostly nonpolar covalent bonds or hydrophobic functional groups (e.g. alkyl groups), it is likely to be hydrophobic. Additionally, hydrophobic molecules tend to aggregate together in water due to the hydrophobic effect.
Is the substance hydrophobic or water-soluble?
The substance is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water and does not dissolve in it.
Does a hydrophobic substance dissolve in water?
No, a hydrophobic substance does not dissolve in water because it repels water molecules.
