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A hydrophobic compound is one that will not dissolve in water, and, if the compound is solid, one on which a drop of liquid water will not spread spontaneously over the surface.
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Is hexane hydrophobic compound?
Yes, hexane is hydrophobic as it can not make hydrogen bonds with water.
Is the phosphate group hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophobic
Is copper surface hydrophobic?
The copper surface is not hydrophobic.
Are phospholipids hydrophilic molecules?
Yes. They have a hydrophillic head and a hydrophobic tail.
Which compound cannot mix with water?
Nonpolar substances (such as tetrachloromethane, hexane, fats, oils, etc.), which are substances that have no appreciable dipole moment, do not participate in hydrogen bonding, and do not dissolve in water. There are other salts that are insolube in water, such as silver chloride, lead bromide, etc..
Which compound is hydrophobic?
hydrocarbon
Is octane hydrophobic compound?
yes.
Is hexane hydrophobic compound?
Yes, hexane is hydrophobic as it can not make hydrogen bonds with water.
Is paraffin hydrophobic?
because it is made of a compound containing hydrogen and carbon
Why is vegetable oil non polar?
It is non-polar because it is a carbonic compound.
What is a hydrophobic organic compound composed mainly of carbon and a high ratio of hydrogen to oxygen?
Lipid
Is C5H12 soluable in water?
This compound does not look soluble and I would think it hydrophobic. A hydrocarbon, not a carbohydrate.
What type of compound would easily diffuse into the cell?
A hydrophobic molecules (such as a steroid molecule) can easily diffuse into the cell
What name is given to substances that dissolve easily in water hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic means that a substance has an affinity for/attraction to water. It binds with water easily. [It is the opposite of hydrophobic, where a substance has an aversion for water. It forms droplets in water (like oil).]
An energy storing compound that cannot mix with water?
A hydrophobic compound that simultaneously stores energy would be a hydrocarbon. There are several types of hydrocarbons, but oil is distinct in being unmixable with water.
Is urea hydrophobic?
Urea is a water-soluble compound with a formula of (NH2)2CO , found in urine. Hydrophobic indicates a molecule that is non-polar, and therefore insoluble in water, so Urea is not hydrophobic.
What is hydrophobic compound?
Oil is one of the best examples of substance that is hydrophobic which canÕt mix or dissolve with water. It is highly hydrophobic because the interaction in oil is more compact than other compounds.
