Question

what prevents lipids from mixing in water

Answer 1

Answer: lipids are nonpolar

Explanation:

because water is polar and lipid is non polar, so it is insoluble in water that is it floats water

Answer 2

Answer:

Water molecules are polar because they have positive and negative ends, rather like little magnets. Most lipids are non-polar (having no charged areas) or only slightly polar, with a very few charged areas. Since lipids have no charged groups, the water molecules have nothing to stick to and dont mix with them.

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