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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoHydrophillic is water loving. Hydrophobic is water avoidance. Generally oils are hydrophobic.
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∙ 12y agoHydro-philic is a water-loving liquid that mixes with water. Hydrophilic is also polar.
Hydrophobic sustances are non-polar, and dont mix with water
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∙ 6y agoHydrophobic: repel water
Hydrophylic: "love" water
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∙ 10y agoIt literally means "water-loving".
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What is characteristics of hydrophobic solution?
The meaning of hydrophobic is which rejects water, which cannot be wetted; solids are hydrophobic not liquids.
Which materials dissolve in water- hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophobic
What kind of molecules are water fearing?
hydrophobic.
Is hydrophobic a lipid?
No. Hydrophobic is a concept or symptom, not a substance as lipids are.
Is nylon fiber hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
This depends on type of fiber.
Is cholesterol hydrophobic or hydrophobic?
Cholesterol has many hydrophobic side chains and a single hydrophilic side chain. Because it contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups, it is amphipathic.yes cholesterol Hydrophobic , choestol not soluble in water
Is vitamin A hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophobic
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.
Does nonpolar means hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Nonpolar means hydrophobic.
Are lipids hydrophobic or hydrophobic?
All Lipids are hydrophobic: that's the one property they have in common. This group of molecules includes fats and oils, waxes, phospholipids, steroids and cholesterol.
The interior of the phospholipid bilayer is?
Hydrophobic.
Is the phosphate group hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophobic
Is The hydrophobic part of a cell membrane is on the inside of the phospholipid bilayer?
hydrophobic
What is characteristics of hydrophobic solution?
The meaning of hydrophobic is which rejects water, which cannot be wetted; solids are hydrophobic not liquids.
Is copper surface hydrophobic?
The copper surface is not hydrophobic.
Which materials dissolve in water- hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophobic
What kind of molecules are water fearing?
hydrophobic.
