AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does “hydrophilic” mean?
A
water loving, associates with water
B
water fearing, does not associate with water
C
a world war II submarine
D
an example would be solutes like oil or fat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Materials with a special affinity for water-those it spreads across, maximizing contact-are known as hydrophilic. Those that naturally repel water, causing droplets to form, are known as hydrophobic.

Detailed explanation-2: -Having an affinity for water. A membrane which will wet with aqueous (water) solutions. Hydrophilic membranes are generally chosen for use with aqueous solutions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hydrophobics are referred to as water repelling while hydrophilics are referred to as water loving. Hydrophilic substances dissolve in water whereas hydrophobic substances do not dissolve in water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Hydrophilic molecules readily associate with A. Water molecules.

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