Which Pair of Scientists Is Credited with the Discovery of the Scanning

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which pair of scientists is credited with the discovery of the scanning tunneling microscope?

• A) Watson and Crick
• B) Curl and Feynman
• C) Pauli and Dalton
• D) Binnig and Rohrer
• E) Kroto and Smalley

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Definitions:

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique that exploits the magnetic properties of certain nuclei to determine the structure of compounds.

Molecular Formula

A notation representing the number and type of atoms in a molecule without depicting the bonds (e.g., H2O for water).

IR

Infrared spectroscopy, a technique used to identify and study chemicals through the absorption of infrared radiation, providing insights into molecular vibrations and structures.

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique that provides detailed information about the structure, dynamics, and environment of molecules.