Which statement about surfactant molecules is correct?

A) The head is hydrophilic and the tail is lipophilic.

B) The head is lipophilic and the tail is hydrophilic.

C) The head and tail are both hydrophilic

D) The head and tail are both lipophilic.

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Cynthia Schultz

Chemistry

10 November, 11:12

Which statement about surfactant molecules is correct?

A) The head is hydrophilic and the tail is lipophilic.

B) The head is lipophilic and the tail is hydrophilic.

C) The head and tail are both hydrophilic

D) The head and tail are both lipophilic.

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Alexia Dalton · Answer 1

Answer: c

Explanation: because the heads are hydrophobic and the tails are hydrophilic. estherefore they surfactant molecules containd both a water-insoluble (or oil-soluble) component.

Which statement about surfactant molecules is correct?A) The head is hydrophilic and the tail is lipophilic.B) The head is lipophilic and the tail is hydrophilic.C) The head and tail are both hydrophilicD) The head and tail are both lipophilic.

Which statement about surfactant molecules is correct?

A) The head is hydrophilic and the tail is lipophilic.

B) The head is lipophilic and the tail is hydrophilic.

C) The head and tail are both hydrophilic

D) The head and tail are both lipophilic.