Problem: Many colloids employ micelles in order to mix a hydrophilic and hydrophobic substance. The _____________tails of the molecules point inward and the _____________heads reside on the outside.   A. Hydrophobic; hydrophilic B. Hydrophilic; hydrophobic C. Positive; negative D. Negative; positive

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Many colloids employ micelles in order to mix a hydrophilic and hydrophobic substance. The

_____________tails of the molecules point inward and the _____________heads reside on the

outside.

A. Hydrophobic; hydrophilic

B. Hydrophilic; hydrophobic

C. Positive; negative

D. Negative; positive

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