Mass Spectroscopy (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Energy type used in mass spectroscopy
Energy type used in mass spectroscopy
High-energy electrons
Parent molecular ion peak indicates
Parent molecular ion peak indicates
Molar mass of the compound
Base peak definition
Base peak definition
Tallest peak, 100% relative abundance
Molecular ion
Molecular ion
Molecule that lost one electron, +1 charge
Why neutral radicals not detected
Why neutral radicals not detected
Only cations detected in mass spectrometry
Fragment at m/z = 15
Fragment at m/z = 15
(methyl)
Fragment at m/z = 17
Fragment at m/z = 17
OH (hydroxyl)
Fragment at m/z = 45
Fragment at m/z = 45
COOH or
Ion deflection factors in mass spec
Ion deflection factors in mass spec
Mass (m) and charge (z)
Mass spec vs other spectroscopy
Mass spec vs other spectroscopy
Breaks molecules apart vs just interacting