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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In an oil spill, why does the oil not mix with the sea water? A.Lipids are hydrophobic B.Lipids are hydrophilic. C.Lipids are saturated. D.Lipids are unsaturated.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

oil is composed of hydrocarbons which are non-polar and therefore are hydrophobic. hydro =water phobia = fear

rvc (rvc):

hydrophobic lipids are organic in nature

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks you guys.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

np!

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