1.6 - Identification of Compounds via Mass Spectrometry
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What does mass spectrometry measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what the technique is primarily focused on.
Define ionization.
💡 Hint: What happens to a molecule to make it charged?
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What is the primary purpose of mass spectrometry?
💡 Hint: Consider what mass spectrometry output primarily provides.
Mass analyzers separate ions based on...
💡 Hint: Think about the function of mass analyzers.
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You have a sample suspected of containing two unknown organic compounds. Describe the step-by-step procedure using mass spectrometry to identify the compounds.
💡 Hint: Think about both the processes involved in separation and identification.
A mass spectrum produces multiple peaks. How can you determine which peak corresponds to the parent compound versus its fragments?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the relative sizes of the peaks in the spectrum.
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