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Separate Chemistry · Paper 1 · Foundation + Higher

Nanoparticles: benefits and risks

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Useful small particles

Nanoparticles can be used in medicine, electronics, cosmetics, sun creams, deodorants and catalysts. Their small size or large SA:V can be useful. Questions may supply a new application: use the evidence given.

Four application areas for nanoparticles. The properties needed depend on the material.

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Daily 5 · Exam practice · Revision sheet ↓

Foundation + Higher. Use alongside the shared C1–C5 lessons.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 · 4.2.4. Original teaching notes, questions and diagrams.