1.7 - Library of Standard Mass Spectra
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What is the process of converting molecules into ions called?
💡 Hint: Think about how molecules are altered to analyze them.
Which mass analyzer uses four rods?
💡 Hint: Count the number of rods!
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What is mass spectrometry primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it helps scientists do.
True or False: Quadrupole is a type of mass analyzer.
💡 Hint: Remember the four rods!
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A laboratory conducts an analysis using mass spectrometry and obtains a spectrum with peaks at m/z 45, 91, and 106. Identify what type of compound could correspond to this spectrum and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider common compounds that fit these molecular weights.
Explain how the software used in modern mass spectrometry contributes to the efficiency of compound identification in high-throughput settings.
💡 Hint: Think about how technology improves traditional processes.
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