Water's dipole nature (O is δ-, H is δ+) allows it to form hydrogen bonds with and dissolve other polar and charged molecules. It forms hydration shells around these molecules (like sugars and amino acids), effectively separating them from their crystal lattice and bringing them into solution.
Water's dipole nature (O is δ-, H is δ+) allows it to form hydrogen bonds with and dissolve other polar and charged molecules. It forms hydration shells around these molecules (like sugars and amino acids), effectively separating them from their crystal lattice and bringing them into solution.
