Chemistry of life Flashcards
1
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Polar molecules
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they form hydrogen bonds with water. Therefor they are HYDROPHILIC (“water-loving”)
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2
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Non polar molecules
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they have neither positive og negative charge. The electrons are shared equally between the nuclei.
Such as hydrocarbons that interact with each other, but not with water. –> therefor they are HYDROPHOBIC (“water- hating”)
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