Practice Understanding The Nanoscale: Size And Scale (2.1)

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Question 1.
What is a nanometer?
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It is a unit of measurement in nanotechnology.
Question 2.
Give an example of an object at the nanoscale.
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Think of something biological.
3Question 3.
What is the size range of the nanoscale?
- 1 to 10 nm
- 1 to 100 nm
- 1 to 1,000 nm
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This is typically mentioned early when defining the term.
4Question 4.
An atom is approximately how many nanometers in diameter?
- 0.1 to 0.5 nm
- 1 nm
- 5 nm
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Remember the examples given in the text.
Question 5.
How would you demonstrate the practical applications of nanomaterials in a real-world scenario? Discuss at least two applications.
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Consider how their increased surface area helps with interaction in these applications.
Question 6.
Explain how the properties of nanoscale materials could be harnessed for environmental engineering.
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Remember how small size increases effectiveness in these applications.

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