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what is the difference between plasmon peak positions between the citrate and borate stabilized nanoparticles?
How does that correlate to the stated size of the particles?

Base on the rate of nanoparticle formation, what can you conclude about the reducing potential of sodium citrate vs NaBH4?

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In this experiment you will synthesise micro- and nanosized copper(I) oxide particles with size-dependent optical properties by reducing alkaline copper(II)−citrate complex (Benedict’s reagent) with glucose. The Cu2O particles varies from hundreds of nanometers to micrometers depending on concentrations of initial reagents and their colour varies from yellow to dark red, accordingly. Shown below are the electron-half-equations (a, b) and summary redox reaction (c) between copper(II) 25 ions and α-hydroxy-ketone group of reducing sugars (e.g., fructose) in open-chain form. Redox reaction is activated by transformation of α-hydroxy-ketone group to enediol via keto-enol tautomerization in alkali solutions.
a) Oxidation: R1CH(OH)COR2 + 2 OH → R1COCOR2 + 2 H2O + 2 e−
b) Reduction: 2Cu(in complex)2+ + 2 OH− + 2 e− → Cu2O + H2O
c) Summary: R1CH(OH)COR2 + 2Cu2+ + 4 OH− → R1COCOR2 + Cu2O + 3H2O

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Provide a brief summary of three research articles covering Cu2O semiconductors (cite refs)?

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In this experiment you use Benedict’s reagent to synthesis copper (I) oxide nanoparticles. Research the scientific literature and provide a brief description of two alternative applications of Benedict’s reagent. (cite refs)?


I don’t understand part B the answer is 4.1 x 10^-18 how I need help


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