Hydrophobic substances such as vegetable oil are ________.
A) nonpolar substances that repel water molecules
B) nonpolar substances that have an attraction for water molecules
C) polar substances that repel water molecules
D) polar substances that have an affinity for water

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Hydrophobic substances are nonpolar, meaning they have no charge separation and do not form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. As a result, they repel water molecules.

Hydrophobic Substances Such as Vegetable Oil Are ________