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2.3 Nanoparticles (Triple)
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Total cards: 4•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is nanoscience?
Back (Answer)
A branch of science that studies particles that are 1 - 100nm in size
#2
Front (Question)
State the uses of nanoparticles
Back (Answer)
● Medicine (drug delivery systems) ● Electronics ● Deodorants ● Sun creams (better skin coverage and more effective protection against cell damage)
#3
Front (Question)
What are fine and coarse particles?
Back (Answer)
● Fine particles (soot), 100-2500 nm diameter ● Coarse particles (dust), 2500-105nm diameter
#4
Front (Question)
Why do nanoparticles have different properties to those for the same materials in bulk?
Back (Answer)
Due to their high surface area to volume ratio