Fat is the hydrophobic substance among the options provided. Hydrophobic substances do not mix well with water, and fats are nonpolar molecules that do not dissolve in water, whereas salt and sugar are polar and can dissolve in water. Oxygen is a gas and can also dissolve in water to some extent, but it is not classified as hydrophobic.
Which substance is hydrophobic?
salt
sugar
fat
oxygen
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