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Introduction to Nanoparticles | GCSE Chemistry Practice

Nanoparticles have a very high surface area to volume ratio, giving them unique properties.

How many atoms are typically in a nanoparticle?

What is Introduction to Nanoparticles | Practice?

"A microscopic particle whose size is measured in nanometres."

Question 1

What is the typical size range of a nanoparticle?

Question 2

As the side of a cube decreases tenfold, what happens to its surface area to volume ratio?

Question 3

Why might nanoparticles be more effective catalysts than bulk materials?

Nanoscience Basics

Size: 1nm to 100nm.

High Surface Area to Volume Ratio makes them very reactive.

Used in sunscreens, catalysts, and medicine.

Exam Tip

Math Link: As particle size decreases by 10, the SA:V ratio increases by 10.

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