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What are hydrophobic and hydrophilic?

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What are hydrophobic and hydrophilic?

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Hydrophobic is a “fear of water”. Nonpolar substances are typically hydrophobic. They are not attracted to water. Hydrophilic on the other hand are “water lovers”. These compounds are attracted to water, and therefore are commonly ionic or polar.

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