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What is the difference between hydrophillic and hydrophobic molecules?
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∙ 12y ago
Hydrophobic molecules do not come in contact with water; they "fear" water (root word, phobic). Hydrophilic molecules, on the other hand, do come in contact with water; they "love" water (root word, philic). [hydro means water]
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∙ 14y agoHydrophobic = hates water, Hydrophillic = water loving. Hydrophobic repels water, hydrophillic mixes with water and attracts water.
Hydrophobic molecules are nonpolar
Hydrophilic molecules are polar
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∙ 11y agoHydrophobic- water hating.
Hydrophilic- water loving.
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