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See:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrophobe
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water
- http://www.visionlearning.com/library/module_viewer.php?mid=57
Oils and fats, on the other hand, tend to be mostly neutral from an electromagnetic standpoint. They happily will sit next anything, including water, but since the polar water actively attracts itself and other polar molecules (each molecule being a tiny magnet), the non-polar oils get squeezed out any time they mix with a polar solvent.
As water heats up, the bend in the boomerang (so-to-speak) straightens, and oils will more readily dissolve. This is the basic premise behind soup and tea- leaves or bones and scraps are boiled, dissolving the oils.
Another way to mix oil and water is through so-called surfactants: these long molecules have a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a lipohilic (fat-loving) tail. This allows them to "glue" polar and nonpolar molecules together- this is the idea behind soap. It allows the water in your shower or sink to dissolve oils off your body, dishes, car, etc.
What else can I help you with?
What compounds that do not dissolve in water are usually found in everyday household items?
Nonpolar compounds that do not dissolve in water are commonly found in everyday household items. Examples include fats, oils, waxes, and some plastics.
Which part of a soap is responsible for its ability to dissolve fats and oily dirt?
The hydrophobic tail of a soap molecule is responsible for dissolving fats and oily dirt. This tail is attracted to the fats and oils, while the hydrophilic head of the soap molecule is attracted to water, allowing the soap to emulsify the dirt and oils in water and wash them away.
What types of molecules dissolve easily in water?
Molecules that are polar or have the ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules tend to dissolve easily in water. Examples include salts (ionic compounds), sugars, alcohols, and some acids. Nonpolar molecules, such as oils and fats, do not dissolve easily in water.
Will butter dissolve in chloroform?
No, butter will not dissolve in chloroform because chloroform is not a good solvent for non-polar compounds like fats and oils. Butter is mostly composed of fat and water, neither of which are soluble in chloroform.
Do m and ms dissolve faster in soap or water?
M&Ms dissolve faster in water than in soap because water has a higher solubility for sugar compared to soap. Soap molecules are more attracted to fats and oils, making them less effective at dissolving sugar.
What do oils and fats dissolve in?
Oils and fats dissolve in other fats and oils, as they are non-polar molecules. They do not dissolve in water, which is a polar molecule.
Why oils and and fats don't dissolve in water?
Fats and oils are not polar substances, water is.Generally, polar solutes, like simple alcohols, dissolve in polar solvents, like water. Non-polar solutes, like fats and oils, dissolve in non-polar solvents, like benzene (and many others). Rule of thumb: like dissolves in like.
What types of compounds don't dissolve well in water?
The most common ones are called lipids, or fats and oils.
What macromolecule does not dissolve in water?
Lipids, such as fats and oils, do not dissolve in water because they are hydrophobic (water-fearing) molecules. This is due to their nonpolar nature, which prevents them from forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
Why are fatty acids -or oils or fats - not soluble in water?
They are non-polar and therefore don't dissolve well in polar solvents (like water).
Why is water not attracted to oils and fats?
Because it is like a magnatizing ordeal so to say and it just bounces of non polar molcuels. :)
What compounds that do not dissolve in water are usually found in everyday household items?
Nonpolar compounds that do not dissolve in water are commonly found in everyday household items. Examples include fats, oils, waxes, and some plastics.
Which part of a soap is responsible for its ability to dissolve fats and oily dirt?
The hydrophobic tail of a soap molecule is responsible for dissolving fats and oily dirt. This tail is attracted to the fats and oils, while the hydrophilic head of the soap molecule is attracted to water, allowing the soap to emulsify the dirt and oils in water and wash them away.
What will lipids dissolve in if the can't dissolve in water?
Lipids will dissolve in nonpolar solvents such as ether, chloroform, or alcohol since they are hydrophobic and do not interact well with water. By dissolving in these nonpolar solvents, lipids can form stable solutions due to their similar chemical properties.
What types of molecules dissolve easily in water?
Molecules that are polar or have the ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules tend to dissolve easily in water. Examples include salts (ionic compounds), sugars, alcohols, and some acids. Nonpolar molecules, such as oils and fats, do not dissolve easily in water.
Organic fat will not dissolve in water?
That's correct. Organic fats, such as oils and lipids, are hydrophobic, meaning they do not mix with water. This is because fats are nonpolar molecules, while water is a polar molecule, making them incompatible for dissolution.
What macronutrient is insoluble in water?
fats and oils are insoluble in water.
