5.1.2 - Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
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Practice Questions
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What does TEM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it does with electrons.
What is the primary use of TEM?
💡 Hint: Consider the resolution capability.
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What is the main purpose of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when electrons pass through a sample.
True or False: TEM can achieve resolutions as high as 0.1 nm.
💡 Hint: This is different from other microscopy techniques.
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Challenge Problems
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A researcher wants to use TEM to analyze a new type of nanomaterial. What steps should they take to prepare their sample for imaging?
💡 Hint: Consider the challenges electrons face when interacting with thick materials.
Compare the effectiveness of TEM in identifying crystal defects versus using X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Under what circumstances might one method be preferred over the other?
💡 Hint: Think about what detail levels each method reveals.
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