More on Nanoparticles Flashcards
1
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What is it called when we use nanoparticles?
A
Nanoscience.
2
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Nanoparticles have huge what?
A
Surface areas to volume ratio.
3
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Huge surface area to volume ration can help make what?
A
New industrial catalysts.
4
Q
Nanotubes can be used to make what?
A
Stronger, lighter building materials.
5
Q
Sun tan cream and deodorant have been made using?
A
Nanoparticles.
6
Q
Why are nanoparticles used for suncream and deodorant?
A
Don’t leave white marks on skin.
7
Q
Tiny fullerenes are absorbed…
A
More easily by the body than most particles.
8
Q
Nanomedicine?
A
Deliver drugs right into cells.
9
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Fullerenes are used to make _____ ____?
A
Lubricant coatings.
10
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Lubricant coatings reduce what?
A
Friction.
11
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Nanotubes conduct what?
A
Electricity.
