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Which one of these characterizes a hydrophilic substance---a substance that is easily mixed with water? A. Substances that are polar in nature B. Substances that are non-polar in nature C. Substances that
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Which one of these characterizes a hydrophilic substance---a substance that is easily mixed with water?

A. Substances that are polar in nature
B. Substances that are non-polar in nature
C. Substances that are inert in nature

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Answer A
Substances that are polar in nature.

They easily form hydrogen bonds with water, therefore they dissolve in water.

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