alleryStart learning →Why are nanoparticles more reactive than the same bulk material?
AThey have a high surface-to-volume ratio
BThey have a low surface-to-volume ratio
CThey always carry a net charge
DThey are denser than the bulk
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They have a high surface-to-volume ratio
Larger surface area gives more reaction sites, so reactivity increases.
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