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What are molecules that are both attracted to water and repel water called?

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Hydrophylic Molecules
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Molecules that are attracted to water are called hydrophilic molecules. They are also polar molecules. For example: sugar, salt.

On the other hand, molecules that are repelled by water are called hydrophobic molecules. For example: oil, fat.

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