Mass Spectrometry: Ion Deflection and Instrument Geometry

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What is the primary function of an electrostatic sector analyzer in a mass spectrometer?

  • To separate ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio (correct)
  • To accelerate ions to high velocities
  • To focus ions onto a specific point
  • To fragment ions into smaller particles

What is the main advantage of using a Time of Flight analyzer in a mass spectrometer?

  • It provides high mass resolution (correct)
  • It is capable of detecting ions with very low abundances
  • It is less sensitive to instrumental variations
  • It allows for the detection of ions with high mass-to-charge ratios

What is the role of the magnetic sector in a mass spectrometer?

  • To accelerate ions to high velocities
  • To detect ions and generate a signal
  • To separate ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio (correct)
  • To focus ions onto a specific point

What is the primary mechanism of ion detection in a mass spectrometer?

<p>Ions collide with a metal surface, releasing electrons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a quadruple analyzer and an ion trap analyzer?

<p>The way they stabilize ions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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