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What is the result of fragmentation in mass spectrometry?
What is the result of fragmentation in mass spectrometry?
- Formation of an even-electron ion and radical (correct)
- Formation of a negative ion and a neutral molecule
- Formation of a positive ion and a neutral molecule
- Formation of a radical and a neutral molecule
What determines the deflection of ions in mass spectrometry?
What determines the deflection of ions in mass spectrometry?
- Charge and velocity only
- Mass and charge only
- Mass and velocity only
- Mass, charge, and velocity (correct)
What is the effect of the mass of an ion on its deflection?
What is the effect of the mass of an ion on its deflection?
- Deflection is independent of mass and velocity
- Lighter ions deflect more (correct)
- Heavier ions deflect more
- Mass has no effect on deflection
What is the purpose of the photographic plate in mass spectrometry?
What is the purpose of the photographic plate in mass spectrometry?
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How are the beams of ions obtained in mass spectrometry?
How are the beams of ions obtained in mass spectrometry?
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What is the difference between mass spectrometry and other spectroscopic methods?
What is the difference between mass spectrometry and other spectroscopic methods?
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What is the role of magnetic or electric fields in mass spectrometry?
What is the role of magnetic or electric fields in mass spectrometry?
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What is the visual representation of a mass spectrum?
What is the visual representation of a mass spectrum?
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What is the base peak in a mass spectrum?
What is the base peak in a mass spectrum?
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What is the significance of m/z values in mass spectrometry?
What is the significance of m/z values in mass spectrometry?
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