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Oil is hydrophobic because its chemical formula doesn't allow it to dissolve in water. In other words, it's "water hating".
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Is hair hydrophobic?
hair is not hydrophobic, but can be if an oil treatment has been done as you cannot get the oil out of the hair with water, shampoo hair first then add water... so hair can be hydrophobic in some circumstances.
When a substance repels water such as oil and water it is said to be?
Hydrophobic.
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).]
Can you mix paraffin oil with glycerin?
No, you can't mix hydrophobic paraffin oil (water insoluble) with a hydrophylic glycerin (water soluble)
What is a hydrophobic bond?
There is no such thing as a hydrophobic bond, It is a hydrophobic force. These forces come about when two areas of 2 different molecules containing hydrophobic sections come close together. like in protein's the hydrophilic sections come together to form bonds and the hydrophobic sections come together and so are seen as bonds but in reality they are not bonding but are just brought together to keep the hydrophobic parts away from aqueous environment (see lipid bi layers as an example)
Is hair hydrophobic?
hair is not hydrophobic, but can be if an oil treatment has been done as you cannot get the oil out of the hair with water, shampoo hair first then add water... so hair can be hydrophobic in some circumstances.
Is olive oil polar?
no, its hydrophobic
How would you define hydrophobic substance?
All substances that are water repelling are considered hydrophobic substances. Ex: Oil, Waxes, etc..
When a substance repels water such as oil and water it is said to be?
Hydrophobic.
Is oil hydrophobic?
Oil is hydrophobic because its chemical formula doesn't allow it to dissolve in water. In other words, it's "water hating".
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.
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).]
Does salad oil dissolve in water?
No. Oil will dissolve in fatty (hydrophobic) liquids, not in hydrophilics like water.
Is candle wax hydrophilic?
No. Hydrophilic means "water loving". Waxes and oils are generally hydrophobic, which literally means 'scared of water' -- they don't mix with water easily. If you place a drop of water on a piece of candle wax, it will bead up.
How would a non polar molecule such as a fat or oil travel through the plasma membrane?
The inside of a membrane is "hydrophobic" because of the hydrophobic fatty acid tails of the phospholipids.
Is lipid not soluble in water?
A lipid is not soluble in water. Lipids are hydrophobic which means they repel water. For example think of a oil tanker spill the oil is a lipid and it floats on top of the water.
What do hydrophobic portion of a synthetic detergent molecule usually consists of?
The hydrophobic portion of a synthetic detergent molecule usually consists of a series of hydrocarbons. It is attracted to particles of oil and grease.
