Nanotechnology

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What is nanotechnology?

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Nanotechnology is the study and manipulation of matter at a scale of 1-100 nanometers.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest particle of an element that retains all the properties of that element.

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What are physical properties of matter?

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Physical properties of matter are characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity.

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What does hydrophobic mean?

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Hydrophobic refers to a material's ability to repel water.

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What is a nanoengineered product?

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A nanoengineered product is a material that has been designed and manipulated at the nanoscale to enhance its properties.

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How can nanotechnology alter physical properties of matter?

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Nanotechnology can alter physical properties by arranging and rearranging atoms.

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What is the scale of nanotechnology?

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The scale of nanotechnology typically ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.

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What happens to coffee on hydrophobic materials?

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On hydrophobic materials, coffee may roll off without leaving a stain.

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What is the significance of manipulating atoms in nanotechnology?

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Manipulating atoms allows scientists to create materials with specific properties and functions.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.