{"knowledge_schema": {"broad_category": "Chemistry \u2192 Nanomaterials \u2192 Quantum Dots", "refinement": "This problem examines the thermodynamics of dissolution in relation to the size of quantum dots and their surface properties.", "specific_scope": "The focus is on the endothermic nature of dissolution for cadmium selenide quantum dots capped with oleylamine, particularly how size affects the dissolution process.", "goal": "To understand the relationship between the size of quantum dots, their surface area, and the thermodynamic behavior during dissolution."}, "summary": "This question explores the dissolution behavior of cadmium selenide quantum dots in a solvent, specifically how size influences the endothermic nature of the process. The key insight is that smaller quantum dots have a higher proportion of surface atoms compared to larger ones, which affects their interaction with the solvent and leads to more endothermic dissolution. Understanding this relationship is crucial in the study of nanomaterials and their applications."}