Question

How would you describe the resulting molecule?

A.) both polar and hydrophilic
B.) Polar
C.) Nonpolar
D.) Hydrophobic
E.) Hydrophilic
F.) Both Nonpolar and hydrophobic

Answer 1

Polar molecules (with +/- charges) are attracted to water molecules and are hydrophilic. Nonpolar molecules are repelled by water and do not dissolve in water; are hydrophobic.