Lipids are nonpolar because their electrons are evenly distributed, causing them to be insoluble in water.
Lipids are nonpolar because their electrons are evenly distributed, causing them to be insoluble in water.
| Front | lipids polarity 2.1.2(j) |
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| Back | non polar as electrons in outer shell evenly distributed, not symmetrical and therefore non polar, means doesn't mix with H2O, which is why oils don't mix with oil (lipids are fats and oils) |
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