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What functional group is typically associated with a strong peak around 1700 cm^-1 in IR spectroscopy?
What functional group is typically associated with a strong peak around 1700 cm^-1 in IR spectroscopy?
- Alcohol (O-H)
- Alkene (C=C)
- Amine (N-H)
- Aldehyde (C=O) (correct)
Which type of motion is responsible for the broad peak observed around 3300 cm^-1 in IR spectroscopy?
Which type of motion is responsible for the broad peak observed around 3300 cm^-1 in IR spectroscopy?
- Symmetric stretching of O-H bonds (correct)
- Bending of C-H bonds
- Symmetric stretching of C=O bonds
- Asymmetric stretching of C-H bonds
What is the main advantage of using FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared) spectroscopy compared to conventional dispersive IR spectroscopy?
What is the main advantage of using FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared) spectroscopy compared to conventional dispersive IR spectroscopy?
- Faster scan times
- Higher resolution
- Higher signal-to-noise ratio (correct)
- Wider spectral range
Which microscope technique is best suited for studying the internal ultrastructure of cells and organelles?
Which microscope technique is best suited for studying the internal ultrastructure of cells and organelles?
What type of microscope uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen?
What type of microscope uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen?
What is the main advantage of using a confocal microscope over a conventional fluorescence microscope?
What is the main advantage of using a confocal microscope over a conventional fluorescence microscope?
Flashcards
IR peak at 1700 cm⁻¹
IR peak at 1700 cm⁻¹
Indicates the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O), specifically an aldehyde.
Broad peak at 3300 cm⁻¹
Broad peak at 3300 cm⁻¹
Indicates an O-H stretch, likely from an alcohol or carboxylic acid.
FT-IR advantage
FT-IR advantage
FT-IR provides a higher signal-to-noise ratio compared to dispersive IR.
TEM
TEM
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SEM
SEM
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Confocal microscope advantage
Confocal microscope advantage
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Study Notes
Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
- A strong peak around 1700 cm^-1 is typically associated with the carbonyl (C=O) functional group.
Molecular Motions and IR Spectroscopy
- The broad peak observed around 3300 cm^-1 is responsible for the O-H or N-H stretching motion.
Advantages of FT-IR Spectroscopy
- The main advantage of using FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared) spectroscopy is that it offers higher speed, sensitivity, and resolution compared to conventional dispersive IR spectroscopy.
Microscopy Techniques
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
- TEM is the best-suited microscope technique for studying the internal ultrastructure of cells and organelles.
Electron Microscopy
- Electron microscopy uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen.
Advantages of Confocal Microscopy
- The main advantage of using a confocal microscope over a conventional fluorescence microscope is its ability to reject out-of-focus light, resulting in higher resolution and improved image quality.
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