Hydrophobic Part

Definition

The hydrophobic part refers to a region of a molecule that does not have an affinity for water. These parts are typically non-polar and prefer to interact with other non-polar substances.

Related terms

Hydrophilic Part:

This is the region of a molecule that has an affinity for water. These parts are usually polar and prefer to interact with other polar substances.

Non-Polar Molecule: A type of molecule that shares electrons equally and does not have oppositely charged ends.

Polarity:

Polarity refers to the distribution of electric charge in a molecule. Polar molecules have uneven charges across their structure due to differences in electronegativity between bonded atoms.