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What is the ability to understand, create, and use structures, devices, and systems that have fundamentally new properties and functions due to their nanoscale structure?
What is the ability to understand, create, and use structures, devices, and systems that have fundamentally new properties and functions due to their nanoscale structure?
- Nanomedicine
- Nanotechnology (correct)
- Microscopy
- Quantum mechanics
Why do nano-scale materials often have very different properties from bulk materials?
Why do nano-scale materials often have very different properties from bulk materials?
- They contain fewer atoms
- They have a higher surface area to volume ratio (correct)
- They are not affected by temperature
- They are magnetic
What percentage of atoms on the surface does a 10nm particle have?
What percentage of atoms on the surface does a 10nm particle have?
- 15%
- 5%
- 10%
- 20% (correct)
Which field focuses on understanding and controlling matter at dimensions of approximately 1 - 100 nanometers, known as the nanoscale?
Which field focuses on understanding and controlling matter at dimensions of approximately 1 - 100 nanometers, known as the nanoscale?
What are the prefixes used to describe smaller units in the metric system, with nanometer being one of them?
What are the prefixes used to describe smaller units in the metric system, with nanometer being one of them?
What distinguishes nanomaterials from bulk materials in terms of their properties?
What distinguishes nanomaterials from bulk materials in terms of their properties?
What is a nanocrystal?
What is a nanocrystal?
Which synthesis route involves assembling nanoscale objects out of even smaller units like atoms and molecules?
Which synthesis route involves assembling nanoscale objects out of even smaller units like atoms and molecules?
What process involves chiseling away material to make nanoscale objects?
What process involves chiseling away material to make nanoscale objects?
Which technique is used for the production of Nanofibers?
Which technique is used for the production of Nanofibers?
What is the ultimate goal when designing and building at the nanoscale?
What is the ultimate goal when designing and building at the nanoscale?
What are some of the nanocrystalline materials mentioned in the text?
What are some of the nanocrystalline materials mentioned in the text?
Which property listed is NOT size-dependent according to the text?
Which property listed is NOT size-dependent according to the text?
What is a cluster in terms of nanotechnology?
What is a cluster in terms of nanotechnology?
Which historical use of nanoparticles is mentioned in the text?
Which historical use of nanoparticles is mentioned in the text?
What are Fullerenes in the context of nanotechnology?
What are Fullerenes in the context of nanotechnology?
