Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles (chemistry only)

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Zinc oxide (ZnO\text{ZnO}ZnO) nanoparticles are widely used in sunscreens to block ultraviolet radiation. A single crystalline nanoparticle of zinc oxide is synthesized in the shape of a perfect cube with a side length of 38 nm38\text{ nm}38 nm.

A zinc oxide nanoparticle cube

Calculate the surface area of this nanoparticle of zinc oxide. Give your answer in standard form.

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