Hydrophobic effect

The hydrophobic effect is a phenomenon in which nonpolar substances aggregate in aqueous solutions, minimizing their exposure to water. This effect is a key principle in biology, particularly in the folding of proteins and the formation of cellular membranes. ### Key Points: 1. **Nonpolar vs. Polar Molecules**: Water is a polar solvent, meaning it has a partial positive charge on one end and a partial negative charge on the other.