Nanoscience Flashcards
1
Q
What size of structures do nanoparticles refer to?
A
Ones between 1-100nm in size
2
Q
How big in a nanometre (nm) in metres?
A
One billionth of a metre
3
Q
Why can nanoparticles react quickly?
A
As they have a large surface area to volume ratio
4
Q
What could nanoparticles be used in the development of?
A
New catalysts
New computers
Stronger and lighter construction materials
Cosmetics
5
Q
What do nanoparticles have different properties from?
A
The same substance in normal-sized pieces
