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1. Hydrophobic Interaction

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   Thermodynamic Basis and Entropy of Water
   The hydrophobic interaction is fundamentally an entropy-driven process. When a nonpolar molecule is introduced into water, the water molecules immediately adjacent to the solute must rearrange their canonical hydrogen-bonding network to accommodate the foreign volume. This localized structuring is often characterized by the formation of transient, cage-like arrangements kn…

2. Methane

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   Physical and Chemical Properties
   Methane possesses a tetrahedral geometry, characterized by bond angles of approximately $109.5^\circ$. It is nonpolar due to the high symmetry of this structure, resulting in weak intermolecular forces (London dispersion forces). Consequently, methane has a very low boiling point ($111.67\,\text{K}$ or $-161.48\,^\circ\text{C}$) and melting point…