2.2 - Chemical Identification via Reference Standards
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Practice Questions
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What does mass spectrometry measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what the term 'mass spectrum' implies.
What is a reference standard?
💡 Hint: Consider why we need a baseline for comparisons in science.
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What does mass spectrometry help to identify?
💡 Hint: Think about the information we gather from the mass spectrum.
True or False: Mass spectrometry requires ionization of samples before analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how mass spectrometry is described when we talk about it.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with identifying a hazardous chemical found at a spill site. Describe the method you would follow using mass spectrometry.
💡 Hint: Remember the steps we discussed regarding ionization, analysis, and identification.
Explain how you would handle a situation where your mass spectrum does not match any available reference standards.
💡 Hint: Think about ways scientists can deduce information when faced with uncertainty.
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