A Molecule That Does Not Interact Well with Water Is

Question

A molecule that does not interact well with water is known as:
A) Hydrophonic
B) Hydrophilic
C) Hydrophobic
D) Water loving
E) Protein based

Accepted Answer

A molecule that does not interact well with water is known as hydrophobic. Hydrophobic molecules are nonpolar or have nonpolar groups and are often repelled by water molecules. This is because the water molecules are polar and therefore have a strong attraction to other polar molecules, but not to nonpolar molecules.