Asked by Angelique Roberts on May 03, 2024
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Hydrophobic molecules are ____ water.
A) attracted to
B) absorbed by
C) repelled by
D) suspended by
E) dissolvable in
Hydrophobic Molecules
Molecules that repel water, typically nonpolar substances that do not mix with water.
Water
A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.
- Gain insight into how molecular polarity influences solubility and the behavior of molecular interactions.
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Sarah ChadwickMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hydrophobic molecules are nonpolar and do not have a charge. Therefore, they are unable to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules and are repelled by water instead of mixing with it.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into how molecular polarity influences solubility and the behavior of molecular interactions.