Synthesize Silver Nanoparticles from Silver Nitrate.
- Green chemistry inquiry activity
- Non-hazardous alternative chemicals
- All chemicals required are included
Certain materials, when prepared at nanoscale levels, display different physical and chemical properties than those of the same materials prepared on a larger scale. In this activity, students synthesize silver nanoparticles from silver nitrate. The particles are synthesized in glucose and starch, as opposed to the more hazardous reagents typically used.
Includes:
Silver Nitrate
Dextrose
Soluble Starch
Sodium Hydroxide
Teacher's Guide and Student Copymasters