Nanoparticles are very small particles. Put a ring around the correct range for the size of nanoparticles.
Which statements about nanoparticles are true?
Doctors use stitches to hold together large cuts so that they can heal properly.
A hospital is considering buying a new type of material to use for stitches.
They need to choose between a material that contains silver nanoparticles and a material that does not.
Which material should they choose? Justify your answer by explaining the risks and benefits of using each.
nanoparticle material is
nanoparticle material has antibacterial properties;
nanoparticles may be harmful to the body
stronger
Antibacterial
may be harmful
long term effects not known
Risks
Benefits