2.1 - Understanding the Nanoscale: Size and Scale
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Practice Questions
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What is a nanometer?
💡 Hint: It is a unit of measurement in nanotechnology.
Give an example of an object at the nanoscale.
💡 Hint: Think of something biological.
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What is the size range of the nanoscale?
💡 Hint: This is typically mentioned early when defining the term.
An atom is approximately how many nanometers in diameter?
💡 Hint: Remember the examples given in the text.
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Challenge Problems
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How would you demonstrate the practical applications of nanomaterials in a real-world scenario? Discuss at least two applications.
💡 Hint: Consider how their increased surface area helps with interaction in these applications.
Explain how the properties of nanoscale materials could be harnessed for environmental engineering.
💡 Hint: Remember how small size increases effectiveness in these applications.
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