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