Mass Spectrometry (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What concentration range can mass spectrometry detect substances at?
What concentration range can mass spectrometry detect substances at?
Parts per billion to parts per trillion
What are the three main stages in a mass spectrometer?
What are the three main stages in a mass spectrometer?
Ionisation, separation, detection
Where does the molecular ion peak appear in a mass spectrum?
Where does the molecular ion peak appear in a mass spectrum?
At the highest value
What is the base peak in a mass spectrum?
What is the base peak in a mass spectrum?
The tallest peak at 100% intensity
What fragment ion corresponds to ?
What fragment ion corresponds to ?
Why must mass spectrometry occur under vacuum conditions?
Why must mass spectrometry occur under vacuum conditions?
To prevent air molecule interference
What is the approximate abundance ratio of to ?
What is the approximate abundance ratio of to ?
3:1
How does the magnetic field affect lighter ions compared to heavier ions?
How does the magnetic field affect lighter ions compared to heavier ions?
Lighter ions are deflected more
When an ion has a 1+ charge, what does the value equal?
When an ion has a 1+ charge, what does the value equal?
The molecular mass
How many molecular ion peaks does a molecule with one chlorine atom show?
How many molecular ion peaks does a molecule with one chlorine atom show?
Two peaks separated by 2 mass units