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Which technique is used to quantify known compounds, identify unknown compounds, and elucidate the structure and chemical properties of molecules?
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?
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?
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?
What happens to the sample in the mass spectrometer after it is introduced?
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