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What is the formula to calculate the total charge (q) in a mass spectrometer?

  • q = z + e
  • q = z * e (correct)
  • q = z / e
  • q = z ^ e

    • What is the purpose of having a vacuum system in a mass spectrometer?

  • To increase collisions between ions and the gas
  • To decrease the need for ionization
  • To decrease collisions between ions and the gas (correct)
  • To increase atmospheric pressure

    • What is the function of an ionization method in a mass spectrometer?

  • To measure the intensity of signals
  • To analyze mass spectra
  • To convert compounds into gas-phase ions (correct)
  • To avoid collisions between ions and gas

    • Which unit is used to measure mass in the context of mass spectrometry?

    <p>Dalton (Da)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do isotopes of an element have different mass-to-charge ratios in a mass spectrometer?

    <p>Because they have different numbers of neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FWHM stand for in the context of mass spectrometry?

    <p>Full Width at Half Maximum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mass spectrometer typically has a resolving power of approximately 500,000+ (FWHM)?

    <p>FTICR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resolving power of Orbitrap mass spectrometers approximately?

    <p>~200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resolving power for the Isotopic fine structure of 15N with a m/z value of 1348?

    <p>~4,500,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of FWHM when referring to the resolving power in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Full Width at Half Maximum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the probability P(i) of having the ith isotope in mass spectrometry?

    <p>P(i) = pi(1 - p)N-i i!(N-i)!N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of natural isotopic abundance, what is the approximate percentage of 13C?

    <p>~1.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mass accuracy measure in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Confidence level in assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor increases the number of possible assignments (molecular formulae) for a peak in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Increasing m/z error tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having better mass accuracy in mass spectrometry measurements?

    <p>It increases the confidence in assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electron energy typically used in Electron Ionization (EI) in mass spectrometry?

    <p>70 eV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ionization method in mass spectrometry is specifically mentioned as not suitable for peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules?

    <p>Electron Ionization (EI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI), what is the typical ratio of matrix to analyte?

    <p>1000s-to-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ions are typically observed in Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) as protonated species or adducts with metals?

    <p>[M+H]+, [M+Na]+, [M+K]+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ionization method in mass spectrometry involves the use of a laser to ablate a surface without the use of a matrix?

    <p>Laser Desorption/Ionization (LDI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the frequency of ions and their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) in an Orbitrap mass spectrometer?

    <p>Inversely proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mass spectrometer requires the use of cryogens for the magnet and ultrahigh vacuum (UHV)?

    <p>Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of resolving power, what is a major disadvantage of Quadrupole/ion trap mass spectrometers?

    <p>Limited resolving power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mass spectrometer offers the best mass accuracy but is slow and expensive?

    <p>Orbitrap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of Time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometers compared to other types?

    <p>Fast data acquisition rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometers when compared to Orbitrap?

    <p>Superconducting magnet used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In time-of-flight mass spectrometry, what does the square of the time taken to reach the detector indicate?

    <p>The mass-to-charge ratio of the ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a pulsed experiment in time-of-flight mass spectrometry?

    <p>Reduced temporal spread in ions from small kinetic energy differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) and the time taken for ions to reach the detector in time-of-flight mass spectrometry?

    <p>m/z is directly proportional to the square of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument type in Fourier transform mass spectrometry involves detecting ion motion rather than ions hitting a detector?

    <p>Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does orthogonal time-of-flight (TOF) enable the use of continuous ion sources?

    <p>By reducing temporal spread due to kinetic energy differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of ions does the accelerating potential (Vacc) represent in time-of-flight mass spectrometry?

    <p>Kinetic energy of the ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the motion of a charged particle, such as an ion, around the center of the magnetic field axis?

    <p>Cyclotron motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR), what is the cyclotron frequency proportional to?

    <p>The mass of the ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the frequency of an ion and the mass-to-charge ratio in a cyclotron?

    <p>Frequency is inversely proportional to mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What parameter determines the cyclotron frequency of an ion in a magnetic field?

    <p>The magnetic field strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'FT-ICR' stand for in the context of ion cyclotron resonance?

    <p>Fourier Transformation - Ion Cyclotron Resonance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the charge per electron in determining the cyclotron frequency of an ion?

    <p>It indirectly affects the mass-to-charge ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for electric potential?

    <p>Volt (V)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mass spectrometry, what is the function of a quadrupole analyzer?

    <p>Scan ions one at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between sector instruments and ion trap instruments in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Ion trap instruments trap ions in motion, while sector instruments scan ions continuously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does increasing the amplitude of RF and DC do in a quadrupole analyzer?

    <p>Increases poor resolution and loss of accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle of time-of-flight (TOF) instruments in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Ions reaching the detector at different times based on their mass/charge ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gravitational potential energy in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Stores energy due to object's position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increasing the amplitude of RF and DC affect resolution in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Worsens resolution and negatively impacts accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between ion traps and quadrupoles in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Ion traps scan ions simultaneously, while quadrupoles trap ions one at a time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does additional energy have on the electron ionization in mass spectrometry?

    <p>It increases fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mass spectrometry, what type of ions are radical ions characterized by?

    <p>They have an unpaired electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between odd electron ions and even electron ions in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Odd electron ions lead to smaller fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mass spectrometry involves intentional fragmentation to obtain structural information?

    <p>Tandem mass spectrometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the isolation step play in tandem mass spectrometry?

    <p>It allows for determination of which fragment came from which precursor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the high electron ionization energy compared to the ionization energy for a molecule?

    <p>It increases fragmentation in mass spectrometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Collision-induced dissociation (CID) in tandem mass spectrometry involve?

    <p>Ions colliding with neutral gases and dissociating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common method used for multiple steps of fragmentation in tandem mass spectrometry?

    <p>Collision-induced dissociation (CID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Collision-induced dissociation (CID), what factor controls the energy of the collision?

    <p>Kinetic energy of the ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula represents the center-of-mass collision energy (Ecom) in Collision-induced dissociation (CID)?

    <p>$Ecom = \frac{mp}{mN}Elab$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of collision energy does Collision-induced dissociation (CID) focus on?

    <p>Centre-of-mass collision energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In tandem mass spectrometry, what is the key parameter responsible for determining the collision energy between ions and neutral gases?

    <p>Kinetic energy of the ion chosen by the user</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ions are typically observed in time-of-flight mass spectrometry as having an odd electron?

    <p>Odd electron ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mass spectrometry, which effect is responsible for the stability of a carbocation with methyl groups attached?

    <p>Inductive effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds are known to exhibit difficulty in fragmentation in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Aromatic systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is considered an electron-withdrawing group when examining resonance effects in mass spectrometry?

    <p>-NO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cleavage occurs when two electrons are moved to the same atom during dissociation in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Heterolytic cleavage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mass spectrometry, which functional group is commonly associated with the loss of CO2 and HCOOH upon dissociation?

    <p>Acid groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of ions does the accelerating potential (Vacc) in time-of-flight mass spectrometry represent?

    <p>Kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of mass spectrometry, what property determines the cyclotron frequency of an ion in a magnetic field?

    <p>Charge-to-mass ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence of the ionization technique used in mass spectrometry experiments?

    <p>Formation of species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometry, what is the cyclotron frequency proportional to?

    <p>Magnetic field strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes between even-electron and odd-electron species formed during ionization?

    <p>[M + H]+ or M+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cyclotron frequency of an ion depend on in Ion Cyclotron Resonance (ICR) mass spectrometry?

    <p>Ion charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rule involves the LEWIS and SENIOR check for element numbers in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Rule 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of DBE equations for an organic molecule, which elements do not contribute when a valence of 2 is assumed?

    <p>Oxygen and Sulfur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter is checked in Rule 5 of the 'Seven Golden Rules' in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Heteroatom ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the DBE equation for an organic molecule, what is the role of 'c', 'h', and 'n'?

    <p>Contributing elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication provides information on advanced data analysis in mass spectrometry?

    <p>T. Kind, O. Fiehn, BMC Bioinformatics, 2007</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor to consider when choosing solvents for ESI and APPI in sample preparation for mass spectrometry?

    <p>Solubility of the analyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the Double Bond Equivalents (DBE) for an organic molecule?

    <p>$DBE = 1 + c - h/2 + n/2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it not advisable to use the same sample solutions for both mass spectrometry and NMR?

    <p>NMR samples require higher concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why analyte response may decrease with increases in the concentration of additives or contaminants?

    <p>Decreased ionization efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sample preparation for ESI and APPI, what is the typical concentration range for mixtures?

    <p>~0.05 mg/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it often desirable to use isotopically labelled compounds when using internal standards in mass spectrometry?

    <p>To aid in quantitation or calibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ECD FT-ICR MS demonstrate in polymer analysis for polyoxazoline species?

    <p>High mass accuracy method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of polyoxazoline species analysis, what does CRAM stand for?

    <p>Carboxylic-rich alicyclic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the KMD DBE vs. carbon number normalization method involve?

    <p>Addition of rings and double bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the van Krevelen diagram in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Visualizing relative elemental compositions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CH3F2 refer to in the context of mass spectrometry?

    <p>A unique chemical compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is particularly enhanced when high mass accuracy methods are applied in tandem mass spectrometry for polymer analysis?

    <p>Structural characterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advanced mass spectrometry technique was used for the analysis of methyl-initiated and xanthate-terminated poly(2-ethyl-2oxazoline) in the provided text?

    <p>Electron Capture Dissociation (ECD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mass spectrometry was employed for the synthesis and analysis of the poly(2-ethyl-2oxazoline) polymer in the text?

    <p>Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometry (FTMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique was utilized to group fragments from the same fragmentation pathways together in the provided text?

    <p>Kendrick Mass Defect Plots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Kendrick mass defect (KMD) in mass spectrometry?

    <p>To normalize the mass scale to CH2 instead of 12C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does adding heteroatoms to a compound affect the Kendrick mass defect (KMD)?

    <p>It increases the KMD value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of species are half integer values observed in terms of double bond equivalents (DBE) in mass spectrometry?

    <p>Protonated or deprotonated species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do alkyl chains play in changing the Kendrick mass defect (KMD) of a compound?

    <p>Alkyl chains have no impact on the KMD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle behind Kendrick mass defect (KMD) analysis as proposed by Kendrick in 1963?

    <p>To simplify and speed up data analysis by normalizing masses to CH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic makes radical ions distinct from other ion species in mass spectrometry?

    <p>They have an odd number of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Mass Spectrometry

    • Mass spectrometry analyzes samples (single compounds or mixtures) and measures mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) and mass
    • Requires gas-phase ions
    • Components of a mass spectrometer:
      • Sample inlet
      • Ionization method
      • Analyzer
      • Vacuum system
      • Detection
      • Data system

    Mass Spectrometry Basics

    • Mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) is calculated by: m/z = m/q, where m is the mass and q is the charge
    • 1 mass unit (u) is equal to 1/12 of the mass of a carbon-12 atom (12.000000 Da)
    • Isotopes have different masses due to varying numbers of neutrons

    Isotopes and Isotopologues

    • Isotopes are variants of an element with the same number of electrons and protons but different numbers of neutrons
    • Isotopologues are molecules with the same molecular formula but differing in isotope content
    • Examples of isotopes and isotopologues:
      • Carbon: 12C (98.9% natural abundance) and 13C (1.1% natural abundance)
      • Carbon monoxide (CO): 12C16O (98.9% 12C, 1.1% 13C) and 13C16O (1.1% 13C, 98.9% 12C)

    Resolving Power and Mass Accuracy

    • Resolving power is a figure of merit associated with measurement, typically measured in parts per million (ppm)
    • Better mass accuracy allows for higher confidence in assignment
    • Examples of resolving power:
      • TOF: 3-5 ppm
      • FTICR: ≤ 1 ppm

    Ionization Methods

    • Electron ionization (EI): typically operated at 70 eV
    • Soft ionization techniques:
      • Electrospray ionization (ESI)
      • Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI)
    • Ionization energies: energy required to remove an electron from a molecule

    Analyzers

    • Sector instruments: use electric and magnetic fields to separate ions
    • Quadrupole instruments: use RF and DC fields to separate ions
    • Ion trap instruments: similar to quadrupoles, but ions are trapped and motion is damped
    • Time-of-flight (TOF) instruments: measure the time it takes for ions to travel a certain distance
    • Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) instruments: use a strong magnetic field to trap ions and detect their motion
    • Orbitrap instruments: similar to FTICR, but with a different type of trap

    Tandem Mass Spectrometry

    • Intentional fragmentation used to obtain structural information

    • Commonly involves an "isolation" step to select an ion of interest

    • Methods of tandem mass spectrometry:

      • Collision-induced dissociation (CID)
      • Other methods: electron capture dissociation (ECD), electron detachment dissociation (EDD), etc.### Dissociation Mechanisms

    • Dissociation is affected by inductive effects, resonance effects, and product ion stability

    • Inductive effects: electron-donating groups (e.g., alkyl groups) stabilize, while electron-withdrawing groups (e.g., -NO2, -CN) destabilize

    • Resonance effects: electron-donating groups (e.g., alkyl groups) stabilize, while electron-withdrawing groups (e.g., -NO2, -CN) destabilize

    Carbocation Stability

    • More stable: CH3+ > CH3CH2+ > CH3CH2CH2+
    • Less stable: CH3CH2CH2+

    Common Observations

    • Aliphatic compounds: straight cleavages and rearrangements
    • Cyclic structures: straight cleavages and rearrangements
    • OH, C=O groups: loss of H2O
    • SO, CN groups: loss of H2S and HCN
    • Aromatic systems: difficult to fragment

    Rearrangements and Cyclisations

    • Often observed when using CID, loss of neutral molecule
    • Can lead to stable product ions
    • Examples: loss of H2O, CO, and HCN

    Photo-Dissociation

    • Ion absorbs photon(s) and dissociates
    • Energy of fragmentation is controlled by changing the photon's wavelength

    Mass Spectrometry

    • Influenced by ionization technique used (even-electron or odd-electron species)
    • Dissociation technique affects data interpretation
    • ms/ms (Tandem Mass Spectrometry) applicable to all tandem mass spectrometry techniques

    Interpretation of Data

    • Consider the experiment: ionization technique, dissociation technique, and data analysis
    • Data analysis: normalize to compositions other than CH2, using modified Kendrick mass defect

    Advanced Data Analysis

    • Double bond equivalents (DBE): C + Si - 1/2(H+F+Cl+Br+I) + 1/2(N+P) + 1
    • Simplified formula for organic molecules: DBE = 1 + c - h/2 + n/2

    Sample Preparation

    • MALDI: "Seven Golden Rules" for data analysis
    • ESI and APPI: concentration of liquid samples, choice of solvents, and use of internal standards

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