Why are hydrophobic molecules such as fats and oils unable to dissolve in watery solutions?
Water molecules only interact with ionic bonds, not covalent bonds. Hydrophobic molecules have polar covalent bonds, preventing water from interacting with them. Hydrophobic molecules attract water molecules and form a weak bond. Water molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other, excluding the hydrophobic molecules. Hydrophobic molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other, excluding water.
