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How does hydrophobic effect entropy and enthalpy?

How does hydrophobic effect entropy and enthalpy?
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How does hydrophobic effect entropy and enthalpy?

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When two non-polar groups associate with each other, water molecules are liberated from the solvation shell, increasing the entropy.
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