Mass Spectrometry

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Which technique is used to quantify known compounds, identify unknown compounds, and elucidate the structure and chemical properties of molecules?

  • Chromatography
  • Mass spectrometry (correct)
  • Spectroscopy
  • Microscopy

What is the main purpose of ionizing chemical compounds in mass spectrometry?

  • To measure the mass of the compounds
  • To identify unknown compounds
  • To generate charged molecules or molecule fragments (correct)
  • To separate compounds based on their mass-to-charge ratios

In what forms can the sample to be analyzed be introduced into the mass spectrometer?

  • Gas only
  • Solid-state only
  • Liquid only
  • Liquid, gas, or solid-state (correct)

What happens to the sample in the mass spectrometer after it is introduced?

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