10 Questions
What is the result of fragmentation in mass spectrometry?
Formation of an even-electron ion and radical
What determines the deflection of ions in mass spectrometry?
Mass, charge, and velocity
What is the effect of the mass of an ion on its deflection?
Lighter ions deflect more
What is the purpose of the photographic plate in mass spectrometry?
To record the intensity of each peak
How are the beams of ions obtained in mass spectrometry?
By separating ions with the same m/z values
What is the difference between mass spectrometry and other spectroscopic methods?
Mass spectrometry involves irreversible chemical changes
What is the role of magnetic or electric fields in mass spectrometry?
To accelerate and deflect ions
What is the visual representation of a mass spectrum?
A plot of m/z value against relative abundance
What is the base peak in a mass spectrum?
The most abundant ion
What is the significance of m/z values in mass spectrometry?
It is a ratio of the mass to the charge of an ion
Test your knowledge of mass spectroscopy, a key analytical technique in organic chemistry. Learn about the basic principles, instrumentation, ion formation, fragmentation processes, and more.
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