Fundamentals of Nanoscience I 635 100
Exam 1 Study Guide
Test format
10 true false questions on introductory nanotechnology concepts
10 matching questions on scientists involved in nanotechnology
10 multiple choice questions on chemistry, physics and nanotechnology industry
7 problems on unit conversion, micrograph scaling and physics
1 table on atomic structure
Things you need to know for the test:
Define the following terms: nano, nanometer, nanoscale, nanotechnology, atom, electron, proton, neutron,
Pauli exclusion principle, nucleus, node, wavelength, standing wave, resonance, period, frequency
What significant contribution did each of the following make to the field of nanotechnology?
Don EiglerK. Eric Drexler, Max Planck, Naomi Halas, Richard Feynman, Binnig and Rohrer, Crick and
Watson, Smalley, Kroto and Curl, Sumio Iijima, John Dalton, Ned Seeman, John Dalton, Erwin
Schrödinger, Dmitri Mendeleev, Wilhelm Röntgen, Ernst Ruska
Identify the correct scale range for common objects such as those in the Scale of Things lab or in your text
book on page 11.
National Nanotechnology Initiatives definition of nanotechnology as described in your text book (p. 10).
Distinguish between top down and bottom up nanotechnology.
Describe nanotechnology predictions made by Richard Feynman, Richard Smalley and K. Eric Drexler.
Describe the gray goo scenario.
Convert between the following units: m, nm, μm and Å
Calculate the true size of an object in a micrograph using a micron bar.
List the types of bonding between atoms.
List the types of intermolecular bonding.
Describe the structure of an atom including, number of protons, neutrons and electrons.
Give the electron configuration for a given atom: ie 1s22s22p6 etc.
Apply principles of waves to problems: Relate period, frequency, propagation speed and wavelength and
perform calculations with these.
Identify general industries and specific companies involved in nanotechnology.