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51.

After drying process the liquid phase is removed from the gel and ___________ is performed.(a) Calcination(b) De-oxygenation(c) Oxygenation(d) HydrogenationI got this question in an internship interview.I'd like to ask this question from Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right ANSWER is (a) Calcination

The best I can explain: After drying process the liquid phase is removed from the GEL and calcination is PERFORMED in order to enhance the MECHANICAL properties. Alcohol is used as a solvent.

52.

The chain, two dimensional and three dimensional polymers are formed under ______(a) Vacuum(b) High pressure(c) Low pressure(d) No pressureThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.Question is from Fullerenes and their Properties topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (b) High pressure

Best explanation: The CHAIN, two dimensional and three dimensional polymers are FORMED under high pressure. The high temperature is also MAINTAINED to FORM the polymers.

53.

The smallest bucky ball cluster is _________(a) C6(b) C8(c) C10(d) C20The question was posed to me in homework.I would like to ask this question from Fullerenes and their Properties topic in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct OPTION is (d) C20

The best I can explain: The SMALLEST bucky BALL cluster is C20. It is the unsaturated VERSION of the dodecahedrane. The most common bucky ball is the C60.

54.

Nano wires are also used as lasers.(a) False(b) TrueI got this question during an interview.My question is taken from Nano Wires and Nano Cones in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct answer is (b) True

Best explanation: Nano wires are ALSO used as lasers with potential as inter CONNECT and optical data COMMUNICATION on chip. The HIGH refractive index allows LOW optical loss in nano wire core.

55.

Nano cones are the predominant structures made with _________(a) Carbon(b) Nitrogen(c) Hydrogen(d) SiliconThis question was addressed to me in examination.Origin of the question is Nano Wires and Nano Cones topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right option is (a) CARBON

Best EXPLANATION: Nano cones are the predominant STRUCTURES made with carbon. Nano cones have HEIGHT and base diameter of same ORDER of magnitude.

56.

Nano wires are used in ________(a) Transistors(b) Resistors(c) Capacitors(d) TransducersThe question was asked in an interview.The origin of the question is Nano Wires and Nano Cones topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right option is (a) TRANSISTORS

Explanation: The NANO wires are USED in the transistors. The key challenge for BUILDING the nano scale transistor is ensuring GOOD gate control over the channel.

57.

The diameter of the nano wire is about __________(a) 10^-6m(b) 10^-3m(c) 10^-8m(d) 10^-9mThe question was asked in an online interview.Query is from Nano Wires and Nano Cones topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct choice is (d) 10^-9m

The EXPLANATION: The diameter of the nano wire is about 10^-9. The NAME itself has nano. So, it is in the size nano. The nano MEANS 10^-9m.

58.

CNT can store _________(a) Nitrogen(b) Carbondioxide(c) Hydrogen(d) PeroxidesThis question was addressed to me during an interview.My question is based upon Properties and Uses of CNT topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct CHOICE is (c) HYDROGEN

To elaborate: CNT can store hydrogen. It can be later used as the source of fuel. The CNT also used in the BULLET proofing CLOTHES and STAB proof clothings.

59.

The gel is a ___________ mass.(a) Heavy molecular(b) Semi regid(c) Regid(d) Light molecularThis question was posed to me in exam.I'm obligated to ask this question of Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct choice is (b) Semi regid

The best I can EXPLAIN: The gel is a semi regid mass. It is FORMED when the solvent form sol BEGINS to evaporate and particles or ions left behind being to JOIN together in a CONTINUOUS network.

60.

CNT is used to make ___________(a) Paper batteries(b) High voltage batteries(c) Car batteries(d) Clock batteriesThis question was addressed to me in a national level competition.This intriguing question originated from Properties and Uses of CNT topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right option is (a) Paper batteries

Easiest explanation: A paper batteries is a battery ENGINEERED to use a paper THIN sheet of CELLULOSE infused with CNT. Here CNT are used as electrodes ALLOWING the storage devices to conduct electricity.

61.

After applying the large current between the graphite rods __________ is produced.(a) Nitrogen plasma arc(b) Carbon plasma arc(c) Oxygen plasma arcs(d) Hydrogen plasma arcsThe question was posed to me in an online interview.My query is from Fullerenes and their Properties in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (b) Carbon plasma ARC

Explanation: After applying the large CURRENT between the GRAPHITE RODS nearby it. Later those results in carbon plasma arc between the electrodes cools into sooty residue from many FULLERENES can be isolated.

62.

The boron bucky balls are found in the year __________(a) 2001(b) 2002(c) 2003(d) 2007The question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Fullerenes and their Properties in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct choice is (d) 2007

Easy explanation: The boron bucky BALL is found in the year 2007. The TYPES of Bucky balls are in which the boron atoms are PRESENT instead of carbon bucky balls.

63.

The structure of C60 is called as _______(a) Isohedron(b) Truncated isohedron(c) Trigonal(d) Trigonal bipyramidalThe question was asked in final exam.The query is from Fullerenes and their Properties in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (b) TRUNCATED isohedron

To explain I WOULD say: The structure of C60 is called as truncated isohedron. This resembles a foot BALL structure. It consists of PENTAGONS and hexagons linkage.

64.

Spherical particles based on the multiple layers surrounding a buck ball core is called ___________(a) Nano onions(b) Nano particles(c) Nano clusters(d) Nano materialsI have been asked this question during an online interview.This interesting question is from Fullerenes and their Properties in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct choice is (a) Nano onions

The best EXPLANATION: Spherical particles based on the multiple layers SURROUNDING a buck ball core are CALLED nano onions. These are PROPOSED mostly for LUBRICANTS.

65.

The solvent evolves towards the formation of an inorganic continuous network containing a ___________(a) Gaseous phase(b) Gel(c) Solid phase(d) Semi solid phaseI have been asked this question in semester exam.My question is taken from Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right option is (b) GEL

To EXPLAIN: The solvent EVOLVES TOWARDS the formation of an inorganic continuous network containing a gel. It also may be in LIQUID phase.

66.

By nano scale distribution of the _______ in matrix improves the life and performance.(a) Carbide(b) Tungsten(c) Hydrides(d) NitritesThis question was posed to me during an online interview.Query is from Applications of Nano Materials topic in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (b) Tungsten

Best explanation: By the NANO scale DISTRIBUTION of the tungsten in MATRIX. The matrix contains tungsten carbide that improves the LIFE and performance of cutting tool materials.

67.

Sol-gel method is ________ chemical process.(a) Dry(b) Wet(c) Semi liquid(d) Semi solidI have been asked this question during an online interview.Question is taken from Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct answer is (b) Wet

To elaborate: Sol-GEL method is the wet CHEMICAL process. It USES a sol to produce an INTEGRATED network that is called as formation of gel.

68.

Most promising applications of the CNT is _________(a) Paper batteries(b) Solar cells(c) Space elevators(d) Stab proofThe question was asked in an internship interview.My question is taken from Properties and Uses of CNT topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct CHOICE is (b) Solar cells

The best I can EXPLAIN: Most PROMISING applications of CNT is solar cells. It is due to their STRONG UV absorption CHARACTERISTICS. It is developed at NIIT.

69.

Laser ablation method is developed by _______(a) Kelvin(b) Richard Smalley(c) Watson and crick(d) Neils bohrI had been asked this question during an interview.My doubt stems from Carbon Nano Tubes in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» CORRECT choice is (b) RICHARD Smalley

Easiest explanation: Laser ablation method is DEVELOPED by Dr. Richard Smalley at rice university, USA. In this PROCESS a pulsed laser vaporises a GRAPHITE target.
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The yield of the laser ablation is ______________(a) 30%(b) 70%(c) 80%(d) 90%This question was addressed to me in final exam.This question is from Carbon Nano Tubes topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The CORRECT option is (b) 70%

Explanation: The YIELD of the laser ABLATION is 70%. The reaction temperature determines the diameter of the SINGLE walled CNT.

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___________ is exhibited by fullerenes.(a) Dual nature(b) Sp hybridization(c) Dehydrogenation(d) DehalogenationThe question was posed to me in exam.Asked question is from Fullerenes and their Properties topic in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct choice is (a) Dual NATURE

Easy EXPLANATION: The dual nature is exhibited by FULLERENES. The halogenation and HYDROGENATION are also DONE in the fullerenes.

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The fullerenes that are larger in diameter than nano tubes and having walls of different thickness are ____________(a) Mega tubes(b) Carbon nano tubes(c) Bucky ball clusters(d) PolymersThe question was asked in final exam.The query is from Fullerenes and their Properties in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct answer is (a) MEGA tubes

For explanation I would say: The FULLERENES that are larger in diameter than the nano tube and having WALLS of different THICKNESS are mega tubes. They are having different sizes.

73.

The nano particles from iron and palladium are used to produce ________(a) Magnets(b) Magnetic lens(c) Magneto meters(d) Magnetic storage devicesI have been asked this question in examination.This interesting question is from Applications of Nano Materials in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct option is (d) Magnetic storage devices

The best I can explain: The NANO PARTICLES from IRON and PALLADIUM were synthesized and they are used to produce the magnetic storage devices. They produce only tetra byte storage CAPABILITIES.

74.

Formation of an inorganic continuous network containing the metal centres with _________(a) Azo(b) Oxo(c) Nitro(d) HydroThis question was addressed to me in final exam.The question is from Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» RIGHT choice is (B) Oxo

Explanation: Formation of an inorganic continuous NETWORK containing the metal centres with Oxo(M-O-M) or ELSE it can be hydroxo(M-OH-M).
75.

The constituents of this material that is yttrium, barium and copper are in ____________(a) 1:1:1(b) 1:2:2(c) 1:2:3(d) 1:2:1This question was posed to me at a job interview.The origin of the question is Super Conductors in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct choice is (C) 1:2:3

To EXPLAIN I would say: The CONSTITUENTS of this material that yttrium, barium and copper are in 1:2:3 MOLAR stoichiometric ratios and hence are called as 1:2:3 SUPER conductors.

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This functions as a super conductor at a critical temperature of ________(a) 30^oK(b) 60^oK(c) 90^oK(d) 120^oKI got this question in semester exam.Origin of the question is Super Conductors topic in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (C) 90^oK

Best EXPLANATION: This functions as a super conductor at a CRITICAL temperature of 900K. Charged particles in solids can travel only in fixed directions or levels.

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The normal metal passes into super conducting state at ___________(a) High temperature(b) Low temperature(c) Critical temperature(d) No temperatureI have been asked this question in an online interview.My question is from Super Conductors topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct choice is (c) CRITICAL temperature

For explanation: The normal metal PASSES into SUPER conducting state at critical temperature. Most of the metals ACT as super CONDUCTORS at low temperatures.

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A spray of CNT mixture on ceramic coatings gives the ability to resist ________(a) Stains(b) Damage(c) Smoothness(d) ClearnessI have been asked this question in an interview.My question comes from Properties and Uses of CNT in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» CORRECT option is (b) DAMAGE

The explanation: A spray of CNT mixture on ceramic coatings gives the ABILITY to resist the damage while absorbing the LASER light. This application is called optical power detectors.
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Multi walled CNT are ________ concentric nano tubes.(a) Single(b) Double(c) Triple(d) MultipleI had been asked this question at a job interview.Asked question is from Properties and Uses of CNT topic in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (d) Multiple

For explanation: MULTI walled CNT are multiple concentric nano TUBES nested with in one another which EXHIBIT a striking telescoping property.
80.

Plasma torch method is similar to the __________(a) Laser ablation(b) Arc discharge(c) Chemical vapour decomposition(d) ElectrolysisI got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Carbon Nano Tubes in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (B) ARC discharge

Easiest explanation: PLASMA torch method is similar to the arc discharge method. It is first started to make the single walled CNT in 2005.

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Graphite is also called as ________(a) White lead(b) Black lead(c) White coal(d) Black coalThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My question is based upon Graphite topic in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (b) BLACK lead

The explanation: The GRAPHITE is also CALLED as black lead. It has ANOTHER name called as the plumbago. It is used in its massive mineral form.

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The graphite is __________(a) Paramagnetic(b) Diamagnetic(c) Ferromagnetic(d) FerrimagneticI had been asked this question in an online interview.My question is based upon Graphite in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right OPTION is (B) Diamagnetic

To explain: The graphite is diamagnetic. It will float in the MID air above the strong magnet. SOMETIMES graphite loses its lubricating properties.

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Hollow tubes of very small dimensions are called as _____________(a) Mega tubes(b) Carbon nano tubes(c) Bucky ball clusters(d) PolymersThe question was posed to me in unit test.The question is from Fullerenes and their Properties topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (b) Carbon nano tubes

For explanation I would say: Hallow tubes of very small dimensions are called the carbon nano tubes having single or multiple WALLS. Potential applications are in electronic industry.
84.

The buckminister fullerene is naturally occurring element found in ________(a) Earth(b) Soot(c) Smoke(d) FogI got this question in final exam.Origin of the question is Fullerenes and their Properties in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (b) Soot

Easiest EXPLANATION: Buckminister fullerene is the SMALLEST fullerene molecule CONTAINING PENTAGONAL and hexagonal rings. They are natural elements and found FIRST in soot.

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Industrial catalysts should have _________ surface area.(a) High(b) Low(c) Moderate(d) NoI have been asked this question in examination.This intriguing question comes from Applications of Nano Materials topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (a) High

To EXPLAIN I would say: Industrial catalysts should have the high surface AREA. They should ALSO have the capacity to ATTACH any material to their surface.

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Metal nano particles particularly _____________ nano particles are prepared by the chemical reduction method.(a) Silver(b) Gold(c) Platinum(d) TungstenThe question was posed to me at a job interview.My question is based upon Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct answer is (a) Silver

The explanation is: Metal nano particles particularly silver nano particles are prepared by the CHEMICAL reduction METHOD. This method is ALSO belongs to BOTTOM up approach.

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The nano tube may _________ without friction.(a) Slides(b) Overlaps(c) Under laps(d) CollidesI got this question in an interview for internship.My question is from Properties and Uses of CNT in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct choice is (C) Under laps

Explanation: The nano TUBES may slides without the friction and within its outer nano tube. This property is utilised to CREATE a smallest rational motor and GIGAHERTZ MECHANICAL oscillator.

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The bond length of the C60 is ________(a) 1.1 A^o(b) 1.2 A^o(c) 1.3 A^o(d) 1.4 A^oThis question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Fullerenes and their Properties in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct option is (d) 1.4 A^o

For EXPLANATION: The bond length of the buckminister fullerene is about 1.4 A^o. The SILICON bucky BALLS are CREATED around the metal IONS.

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The vander-waals diameter of C60 is ________(a) 1.1nm(b) 1.2nm(c) 1.3nm(d) 1.4nmI got this question in an interview for internship.My question is based upon Fullerenes and their Properties in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) 1.1nm

Explanation: The vander-waals diameter of C60 is 1.1nm. There are twenty hexagons and TWELVE pentagons in the structure of the BUCKMINISTER FULLERENE.
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Spherical fullerenes are otherwise called as ________(a) Bucky balls(b) Soccer balls(c) Cricket balls(d) Tennis ballsThe question was posed to me at a job interview.The above asked question is from Fullerenes and their Properties topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (a) Bucky balls

For explanation: Spherical FULLERENES are otherwise called as the bucky balls. They resemble to the balls used in soccer. They are SIMILAR in STRUCTURE to graphite.
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The preferred opening angles of the nano cones are __________(a) 20, 30, 40(b) 20, 40, 60(c) 20, 40, 80(d) 20, 40, 50The question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Nano Wires and Nano Cones topic in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (B) 20, 40, 60

To explain I would SAY: The preferred opening ANGLES of the nano cones are 20, 40, and 60. The opening angles of the nano cones are generally not arbitrary. Those GIVEN angles are also approximate.

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To remove the excess silver ions the solution is washed with _________ under nitrogen stream.(a) Heavy water(b) Mineral water(c) Deioniser water(d) Impure waterThe question was asked in my homework.My enquiry is from Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method topic in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

Answer» RIGHT option is (c) Deioniser water

Best EXPLANATION: To REMOVE the excess silver ions the solution is washed with deioniser water under nitrogen STREAM. This process must be done three TIMES.
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The sol-gel is a __________ of solid particle.(a) Sublimation(b) Melting(c) Colloidal suspension(d) Cool downI had been asked this question in quiz.I'd like to ask this question from Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method in portion Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (c) COLLOIDAL suspension

To elaborate: The sol-gel process is a colloidal suspension of the solid PARTICLES. It is also called as the molecular suspension of solid particles of IONS in a SOLVENT.

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Sol-gel method is ________ approach.(a) Bottom up(b) Up bottom(c) Top down(d) Down topThe question was asked in quiz.Enquiry is from Sol-Gel Method and Chemical Reduction Method in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct option is (a) BOTTOM up

The best EXPLANATION: Sol-gel method is the bottom up approach for synthesis of nano materials. This process is mainly used to SYNTHESIZE the nano materials.

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Annealing the homogeneous mixture to room temperature to retain its __________(a) Composition(b) Structure(c) Its properties(d) Composition, structure and its propertiesThis question was posed to me in a national level competition.My question is from Super Conductors topic in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct answer is (d) Composition, STRUCTURE and its properties

The explanation is: Annealing the homogeneous MIXTURE to room TEMPERATURE to RETAIN its composition, structure and its properties. Heating them to obtain an oxygen deficient super conductors.

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The hard super conductors are those in which the ideal behaviour is seen up to a ________ critical magnetic field.(a) Higher(b) Lower(c) Moderate(d) ZeroThe question was asked during an internship interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Super Conductors topic in section Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right choice is (B) Lower

Explanation: The hard super conductors are those in which the ideal BEHAVIOUR is SEEN up to a lower critical magnetic field beyond which the MAGNETIZATION gradually changes and attains zero.

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The optical properties of CNT are due to __________ of photoluminiscene.(a) Absorption(b) Emission(c) Consumption(d) CollisionThe question was posed to me in an online quiz.My question comes from Properties and Uses of CNT in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Right choice is (a) Absorption

Explanation: The OPTICAL properties of CNT are due to the absorption of PHOTOLUMINISCENE and raman spectroscope which allows the quick and reliable characterization of this NANO TUBE quality in terms of non-tubular carbon content.

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The current used in the arc discharge method is about _________(a) 100mA(b) 200mA(c) 300mA(d) 400mAI have been asked this question during an interview for a job.The query is from Carbon Nano Tubes topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (a) 100mA

The explanation is: The current USED in the ARC DISCHARGE method is about 100mA. By arc discharge of graphite ELECTRODES in presence of ionised gas to REACH high temperatures.

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Standard single walled CNT withstands a pressure up to ______ without deformation.(a) 1Gpa(b) 2Gpa(c) 20Gpa(d) 25GpaI have been asked this question in a job interview.The above asked question is from Properties and Uses of CNT topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct CHOICE is (d) 25GPA

To EXPLAIN: Standard single walled CNT withstands a pressure up to 25Gpa without deformation. It also POSSESS STRENGTH up to 100Gpa.

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Chemical vapour decomposition is developed in an year ________(a) 2001(b) 2002(c) 2006(d) 2007I had been asked this question in an interview.My question is from Carbon Nano Tubes topic in chapter Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (d) 2007

The explanation: Chemical vapour decomposition is developed in the YEAR 2007 at UNIVERSITY of CINCINNATI, USA. In this method the substrate is PREPARED with a layer of metal catalyst nano particles.