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Fats, as well as organic compounds, are nonpolar substances. Water, however, is a polar substance. Nonpolar substances dissolve nonpolar substances and polar substances dissolve polar substances (like dissolves like) because each are more attracted to molecules of similar structure than of different structure.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoLipids are not soluble in water because they are a type of fat. Fat and water do not mix. However, the fatty lipids can be broken down by some organic solvents and dissolved.
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∙ 12y agoChloroform is a nonpolar solvent. Nonpolar solutes will dissolve in nonpolar solvents.
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Which lipid is soluble in wather?
all lipids are insoluble in polar solvents (Water) by the way . WATER not wather :D ' but lipids are soluble in non_polar solvents such as benzine and Carbon tetrachloride
How are lipids different from other organic molecules?
they are not soluble in water
Which type of organic compound is generally not soluble in water and makes up an important part of biological membranes?
Lipids
What group of organic molecules does not dissolve in water?
A substance that doesn't mix with water is a hydrophobic substance. Common examples would be cooking oil, gasoline, petroleum jelly and wax.
What organic compound is generally insoluble in water (hydrophobic)?
mostly all organic compounds are insoluble in water because water is a polar solvent and organic compounds are non polar . non polar substances are soluble only in non polar solvents like benzene etc.
What is the generalization of solubility of lipids?
Lipids are soluble in nonpolar or organic solvents.
What are good solvents for lipids?
Non-polar organic solvents such as detergents (i.e. soap, which is just a salt of fatty acids, and other surfactants), and more powerful chemical solvents such as benzene, chloroform, diethyl ether, or hexane.
What are the properties of the lipids?
Lipids are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water .They store large amount of energy .
Are lipids water soluable?
The lipids are a large and diverse group of naturally occurring organic compounds that are related by their solubility in nonpolar organic solvents (e.g. ether, chloroform, acetone & benzene) and general insolubility in water.
What are lipids solububle in?
Lipids are soluble in non-polar solvents
How are Lipids made soluble?
Lipids tend to be hydrophobic, that is they "fear" water. they are soluble in oil or non-polar solvents
Which lipid is soluble in wather?
all lipids are insoluble in polar solvents (Water) by the way . WATER not wather :D ' but lipids are soluble in non_polar solvents such as benzine and Carbon tetrachloride
Classification of lipids?
There are several classification that pertain to lipids. Some of these are simple lipids, compound lipids and derived lipids. Lipids are sterols, fats, waxes and fat-soluble vitamins.
What is something with non polar molecules?
Lipids are soluble in non polar solvents
Rich sources of stored energy that are dissolvable in organic solvents?
Lipids
Do lipids contain methane?
no!!! LIPIDS are anyof a group of organic compounds, including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides, that are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar organic solvents, are oily to the touch, and together with carbohydrates and proteins constitute the principal structural material of living cells.
What do all lipids having in common?
At least some portion of the molecule is hydrophobic. A+
