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Grease (being mainly a hydrocarbon) is nonpolar, where water is very polar.
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Is water soluble in cyclohexane?
No, the polarity of water contrasts with and repels the nonpolar substane that is cyclohexane.
What is hydrophobic?
hydrophobicity (from the combining form of water in Attic Greek hydro- and for fear phobos) refers to the physical property of a molecule (known as a hydrophobe) that is repelled from a mass of water [1].Do you know how to use GOOGLE.Com?
Why is grease and oil insoluble in water?
Water molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other, excluding the hydrophobic molecules.
What of the cell membrane repeals water?
Hydrophobic tail of the phospholipid bilayer. Made up of lipids which repels water
Why does hot grease pop when mixed with water?
It pops because the grease's temperature is hotter then the water or food supply that your are examining by the grease being really hot the cooler temperature of the substance causes the grease to pop and crackle
Why do water and Fat not mix?
water is charged positively on the oxgen end, and negativelyon the hydrogen end. Oil does not have a charge ( it's netrual), so the oil does not mix with the water. (EDIT by Dr.J.) - Close, but actually water is charged NEGATIVELY on the oxygen and POSITIVELY on the hydrogen. So, it is POLAR, and oil is not polar, so they don't "mix".
What type of organic molecule repels water?
The type of organic molecule that repels water is a lipid. It is an non-polar compound and is generally insoluble in water.
What is a biomolecue that repels water?
triglyceride
Why might a solvent like turpentine be better for removing grease and grime than water?
Water repels oil and grease, which will make it difficult for the water to penetrate and move it. Solvents dissolve oils and greases, which effectively removes them from surfaces and, in many cases, prevents them from being redeposited on surfaces while the solvent is present. The solvents themselves are often easily washed off with water later.
When a substance repels water such as oil and water it is said to be?
Hydrophobic.
Is there anything that repels spruce beetles?
Soap and water
Why does grease splatter?
If there is water contained in a "grease bubble", as the grease is heated, the water evapourates and expands, causing the grease bubble to burst.
Is micro twill waterproof?
NO. But it repels water to a certain degree.
What is the substance that repels water?
Hydrophobic repels water.
Is water soluble in cyclohexane?
No, the polarity of water contrasts with and repels the nonpolar substane that is cyclohexane.
How does putting oil on a bicycle chain help prevent rust?
Oiling prevents rust by repelling water. As we all know, oil and water don't mix, therefore, a coat of oil (or silicone or grease or something else that repels water will keep water away from the metal parts that could rust.The oil protects the metal form exposer to oxygen. (NovaNet)
What will grease do if water is put on a grease fire?
The grease will keep burning but the water will sink below the surface, flash to steam from the heat and the expansion will blow the burning grease out like an explosion.
