Is ethylene hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether ethylene, a chemical compound, has a tendency to repel water (hydrophobic) or attract it (hydrophilic). This relates to its molecular structure and characteristics.
Answer
Hydrophobic
Ethylene is hydrophobic.
Answer for screen readers
Ethylene is hydrophobic.
More Information
Ethylene is more soluble in hydrophobic environments, meaning it prefers to interact with non-polar substances rather than polar ones like water.
Sources
- Q&A: How do plants respond to ethylene and what is its importance? - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Solved Station 3: Fruit RipeningRead the passage and examine - chegg.com
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