5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a component of a mass spectrometer?
Analyzer
What is the function of a mass spectrometer?
To separate ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio
What is the base peak in a mass spectrum?
The most abundant peak
What is the nitrogen rule used for in organic chemistry?
To determine the molecular formula of a compound
What is the purpose of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry?
To separate and analyze mixtures of compounds
Study Notes
Mass Spectrometer Components
- The components of a mass spectrometer include an ion source, analyzer, and detector.
Function of Mass Spectrometer
- A mass spectrometer is used to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions.
Mass Spectrum
- The base peak in a mass spectrum is the peak with the highest intensity.
The Nitrogen Rule
- The nitrogen rule is used to determine the presence of an odd or even number of nitrogen atoms in a molecule.
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
- The purpose of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is to separate and identify the components of a mixture based on their mass-to-charge ratio.
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