Difference between hydrophilic and Hydrophobic

Hydrophilic and hydrophobic are the two terms used. Hydrophilic mean water loving and hydrophobic mean water replant.
Following are the difference between Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Molecule.


Hydrophilic
Hydrophobic
Definition
Hydrophilic means which attract the water
Hydrophobic mean which repeals the water
Polarity
Hydrophilic molecules are polar
Hydrophobic molecules are nonpolar.
Example
water, cellulose etc
Wax, Oil, fatty acid
Dissolution
Hydrophilic molecule is dissolved in water
Hydrophobic molecule does not dissolve in water.

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