What happens to nonpolar molecules in water?
A) They dissolve independently.
B) They aggregate together.
C) They precipitate.
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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Nonpolar molecules tend to aggregate together in water because they are not attracted to water molecules, leading to a phenomenon known as hydrophobic interaction. This causes them to cluster together rather than dissolving independently or precipitating.

What Happens to Nonpolar Molecules in Water