Substances that dissolve readily in water are termed hydrophilic. They are composed of ions or polar molecules that attract water molecules through electrical charge effects. What is the name of the electrical charge effect between water molecules and the hydrophilic molecules? Hydrophobic interactions Covalent bond Hydrogen bond QUESTION 3 Which of the following can be a base according to the Bronsted \& Lowry's definition? Water H 2 O Ammonia NH 3 Sodium hydroxide NaOH All of the above .