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What do hydrophobic portion of a synthetic detergent molecule usually consists of?
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The hydrophobic portion of a synthetic detergent molecule usually consists of a series of hydrocarbons. It is attracted to particles of oil and grease.
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What is an amphipath?
Amphipathic means both polar and nonpolar. The molecule has a polar end that is attracted to water and a nonpolar end that is repelled by it.
What are the functions of the polar and nonpolar regions in soap and detergent molecules?
there is no such thing as a non polar end, the whole molecule is either polar or nonpolar. in a polar molecule, the negative end has the purpose of being attracted and combining with the positive end of another polar molecule; if that's what you meant.
Is the following molecule hydrophilic hydrophobic or amphipathic amphiphilic?
Yes, it is correct.
Why does dish-washing detergent prevent water condensation from forming on glass?
You mean like the ads brag about? I'm not sure, really. I do know that soap is a very interesting chemical in that it consists in a molecule that is both hydroscopic and hydrophobic. That is, part of it likes water (so it dissolves in water and likes to stay there) and part of it does not (but it clings to things like grease and dirt). Detergents have lots and lots of chemicals in them, but the principle is the same.
What best describe the tail of a phospholipid molecule?
Neutral charge, nonpolar, and hydrophobic.
Why does detergent allow oil and water to mix?
The detergent molecule contains both nonpolar hydrophobic parts that mix with oil and polar hydrophilic parts that mix with water.
What is hydrophobic and how do you determine if a molecule is hydrophobic?
Hydrophobic means that the molecule is repelled by water. You can tell if a molecule is hydrophobic by the way the atoms are arranged.
He fatty acids in the tail of a phospholipid molecule are?
This is called the hydrophobic 'side' of the phospholipid molecule
What is an amphipath?
Amphipathic means both polar and nonpolar. The molecule has a polar end that is attracted to water and a nonpolar end that is repelled by it.
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 an anionic detergent?
An anionic detergent is a detergent in which the lipophilic part of the molecule is an anion.
Is DNA hydrophilic molecule?
Dna has a hydrophilic and hydrophobic side, also you have to remember that DNA is a polar molecule
What the parts of a phospholipid molecule?
Head and hydrophobic tail
What are the parts a phospholipid molecule?
Head and hydrophobic tail
What are parts of a phospholipid molecule?
Head and hydrophobic tail
Which part of a phospolipid molecule is hydrophobic?
the lipid " tails"
How does detergent get rid of dirt?
Detergents contain a linear,two ended molecule. The 'Tail' end of this chemical molecule is attracted to water (Hydrophilic) and a hydrophobic 'head' (Water hating). The 'heads' of the molecules surround the dirt particles to get away from the water and the 'tails' drag the dirt into the water.
