Hydrophobic structures act just as their name says, they're scared of water! Because they are a nonpolar substance, they cannot mix with water, which is polar. Oil is a good example of a nonpolar/hydrophobic substance because it separates when added to water. This in turn creates a suspension between the water and the oil, which is insoluble.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic structures act just as their name says, they're scared of water! Because they are a nonpolar substance, they cannot mix with water, which is polar. Oil is a good example of a nonpolar/hydrophobic substance because it separates when added to water. This in turn creates a suspension between the water and the oil, which is insoluble.
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