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\nHydrophobic nature of silicones , fear of water | Silicones - water repellent | Electronic repulsions between bulky methy and water groups | Thermal stability of silicon | piezo-electric effect|Applications of silicones ; Silicones are...\nHydrophobic nature of silicones , fear of water | Silicones - water repellent | Electronic repulsions between bulky methy and water groups | Thermal stability of silicon | piezo-electric effect|Applications of silicones ; Silicones are synthetic organo-silicon compounds or polymers with a molecular structure consisting of chains of silicon and oxygen atoms arranged alternately. These chains are surrounded by organic groups, typically methyl or ethyl groups, which make silicones hydrophobic. The hydrophobicity of silicones occurs due to the interaction between the silicone molecule and water. When a water molecule approaches a silicone molecule, the electron density on the oxygen atoms of the water molecule experiences electrostatic repulsions from the electron-rich methyl groups on the silicone molecule, preventing water molecules from penetrating the surface.

Additional factors contribute to the hydrophobicity of silicones, including the repeating structure of silicon and oxygen atoms, the presence of non-polar organic groups, and the lower surface energy of silicones compared to water. This non-polar nature of the organic groups on the silicone molecule further enhances its hydrophobicity.

Silicones are used in various applications, such as greases and seals, as they repel water and other contaminants, and as insulators, as they maintain the thermal insulation properties of materials.\n
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