English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the relative sizes of coarse particles, fine particles, and nanoparticles
Explain why nanoparticles have a high surface area to volume ratio
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using nanoparticles
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Words and meanings to learn
nanoscience
The study of materials and structures which are ultra-small.
coarse
Somewhat large particles which are airborne.
fine
Airborne particles that are typically gases, smaller than coarse particles.
surface area
The measurement of the area which a surface takes up.
nanoparticle
An ultrafine particle which is between 1 and 100 nanometres in latitude.
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