1.5 - Fragmentation and Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of the mass spectrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about what is being measured.
Define ionization.
💡 Hint: What happens to the molecules in the mass spectrometer?
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What is the purpose of fragmentation in mass spectrometry?
💡 Hint: Think about how different fragments contribute to our understanding of a compound.
True or False: The mass analyzer in the mass spectrometer is used to mix compounds.
💡 Hint: Consider what you know about the functions of the mass analyzer.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a mass spectrum with peaks at m/z 45, 57, and 91, identify possible compounds and their functional groups.
💡 Hint: Look up common mass spectra for organic functional groups.
Explain the limitations of comparing a sample's mass spectrum to a library when identifying substances.
💡 Hint: Consider reasons why spectra might not match perfectly.
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