The properties of matter can change with scale. In particular, during the transition between the bulk material and individual atoms or molecules, a material often exhibits unexpected properties that lead to new functionality. This transition generally occurs at the nanoscale. Each of the five learning goals in this chapter represents a different aspect of the big idea: Size-Dependent Properties.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 10/14/2009Stock # PB241X_9

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