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Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis and Spectroscopy Lesson PlanSilver Nanoparticle Synthesis and Spectroscopy Lesson Plan
Publisher
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
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10th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Year
2007
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Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis and Spectroscopy

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This Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis and Spectroscopy lesson plan also includes:
  • Part 2: Do Silver Nanoparticles Inhibit Bacterial Growth?
  • Student Guide Part 1: Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis and Spectroscopy
  • Student Guide Part 2: Do Silver Nanoparticles Inhibit Bacterial Growth
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Certain materials do not always maintain the same physical properties when they exist in the nanoscale. Help your classes to explore this idea through an experimental lesson. Scholars use spectroscopy with samples of silver solution to identify changes in properties.

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Concepts

spectrophotometers, physical properties, nanotechnology, bacteria, units of measurement, unit conversion

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have early finishers research the uses of silver nanoparticles as nanotechnology

Classroom Considerations

  • Recommends previous experience with spectroscopy
  • Allow time to prepare chemicals and materials in advance

Pros

  • Provides in-depth background information for both teachers and students
  • Includes handouts for pupils to follow during the activity

Cons

  • None

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