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What determines whether carbon nanotubes are conductors or semiconductors?
What determines whether carbon nanotubes are conductors or semiconductors?
- Their nanostructure (correct)
- Their stability to elements
- Their chemical properties
- Their mechanical properties
In nanomaterials, what plays a role in determining their applications?
In nanomaterials, what plays a role in determining their applications?
- Reactivity with the target and stability (correct)
- Mechanical properties like elasticity
- Flammability and corrosiveness
- Their catalytic properties
What property increases in nanomaterials compared to bulk materials due to grain size reduction?
What property increases in nanomaterials compared to bulk materials due to grain size reduction?
- Ductility
- Tensile strength
- Flexibility
- Hardness (correct)
How do the number of electron wave modes contribute to the electrical conductivity of nanotubes?
How do the number of electron wave modes contribute to the electrical conductivity of nanotubes?
What is a key factor that enhances the catalytic properties of nanomaterials compared to their bulk analogues?
What is a key factor that enhances the catalytic properties of nanomaterials compared to their bulk analogues?
Which property of nanomaterials increases with decreasing grain size, improving their strength and hardness?
Which property of nanomaterials increases with decreasing grain size, improving their strength and hardness?
What factors contribute to the significant difference in properties between nanometer-scale materials, atoms, and bulk materials?
What factors contribute to the significant difference in properties between nanometer-scale materials, atoms, and bulk materials?
Which technique is commonly used to measure the size and distribution of nanoparticles?
Which technique is commonly used to measure the size and distribution of nanoparticles?
What is the most commonly used method to measure the surface area of a nanoparticle?
What is the most commonly used method to measure the surface area of a nanoparticle?
Which factor has a significant impact on the performance and properties of a nanoparticle?
Which factor has a significant impact on the performance and properties of a nanoparticle?
What is a common application of a zeta potentiometer in nanomaterials?
What is a common application of a zeta potentiometer in nanomaterials?
Which property is directly related to the purity and performance of nanoparticles?
Which property is directly related to the purity and performance of nanoparticles?
What is the fundamental defining attribute of all nanoparticles?
What is the fundamental defining attribute of all nanoparticles?
How is the prefix 'nano' defined in the text?
How is the prefix 'nano' defined in the text?
What is the size range for materials classified as nanomaterials?
What is the size range for materials classified as nanomaterials?
What is the prefix 'nano' commonly used for in modern science?
What is the prefix 'nano' commonly used for in modern science?
Which attribute must be greater than 60 for nanomaterials in terms of spherical surface area by volume?
Which attribute must be greater than 60 for nanomaterials in terms of spherical surface area by volume?
What is the nanometer equivalent to in meters?
What is the nanometer equivalent to in meters?
