3.4 - Influence of Shape and Size
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the surface area as the size of nanoparticles decreases?
💡 Hint: Think about ratios of surface to volume.
Name one application of tailoring the size and shape of nanomaterials.
💡 Hint: Consider applications in medicine.
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What happens to the reactivity of nanoparticles as size decreases?
💡 Hint: Consider how size impacts surface area.
The shape of a nanoparticle affects which of the following properties?
💡 Hint: Think about how geometry influences behaviors.
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Design an experiment using nanoparticles of different shapes (spherical vs. rod-shaped) to compare their electrical conductivity. Describe your methodology.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would measure conductivity practically.
Discuss how changes in shape and size might influence the environmental risks associated with nanoparticles. Give examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how different shapes and sizes interact with biological systems.
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