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Question 12

Which of these statements about nanoparticles is correct?

A

The diameter of a typical nanoparticle is between 1×10−12 m1 \times 10^{-12}\text{ m}1×10−12 m and 1×10−10 m1 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m}1×10−10 m.

B

Nanoparticles have a smaller surface area to volume ratio than bulk materials of the same substance.

C

Nanoparticles can be used in sunscreens because they absorb ultraviolet light while remaining transparent to visible light.

D

There are no environmental or health concerns associated with the use of nanoparticulate materials.

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Properties of materials Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Properties of materials

48 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry Properties of materials. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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