What happens to many non-polar compounds in water?

Many non-polar compounds do not dissolve well in water due to the polar nature of water molecules. Instead of interacting with water, non-polar substances tend to aggregate together, minimizing their contact with water. This behavior is often described by the principle "like dissolves like," meaning that non-polar compounds are more likely to dissolve in non-polar solvents. As a result, non-polar compounds can form separate layers or phases when mixed with water.