hydrofiilic

Hydrophilic describes a substance that is attracted to water. The word comes from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water and "philos" meaning loving. Hydrophilic substances tend to dissolve in water or form stable mixtures with it. This is because water is a polar molecule, meaning it has a slight positive charge on one end and a slight negative charge on the other. Hydrophilic substances, also known as polar or charged molecules, have charges or polar regions that can interact with the charges in water molecules through electrostatic forces and hydrogen bonding. This interaction allows them to readily mix with water. Examples of hydrophilic substances include salts, sugars, and many alcohols. In contrast, hydrophobic substances are repelled by water and do not dissolve in it.