Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - Water and Mixtures - Before You Go On - Page 54: 7

Answer

Hydrophilic substances are those that readily dissolve in water. An example would be sugar. Hydrophopic substances are those that do not dissolve in water. An example would be olive oil.

Work Step by Step

Hydrophilic comes from hydro- "water" and -philic "loving". Hydrophilic substances love water and readily dissolve. Polar substances are hydrophilic. Some examples include sugar and salt. Hydrophobic comes from hydro- "water" and -phobic "fearng". Hydrophobic substances hate water and do not dissolve. Non-polar substances are hydrophobic. Examples include lipids such as fats and oils.
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