A Molecule That Interacts Easily with Water is Known As

Question

A molecule that interacts easily with water is known as:
A) Hydrophonic
B) Hydrophilic
C) Hydrophobic
D) Lipid based
E) Protein based

Accepted Answer

A molecule that interacts easily with water is known as hydrophilic. This means that the molecule has a polarity that is attracted to the polarity of water molecules. Hydrophobic molecules, on the other hand, do not interact easily with water and are usually nonpolar or have a low polarity. Lipid-based and protein-based are not accurate descriptors of molecules that interact with water, as lipids and proteins can be either hydrophilic or hydrophobic depending on their chemical structure. Hydrophonic is not a scientific term.