BCH4024 OC Sp26 E1 Q7: Long-chain fatty acids contain amphip…
BCH4024 OC Sp26 E1 Q7: Long-chain fatty acids contain amphipathic properties and they form micelles in water. The hydrocarbon portion of the fatty acid is protected by a cage of water molecules. The poor solubility of the fatty acid in water is due to unfavorable free-energy changes. Which thermodynamic combination best explains this behavior?