1.4 - Mass Analyzer and Detectors
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Practice Questions
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What does mass spectrometry measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how it identifies substances.
What is the role of ionization in mass spectrometry?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the molecules.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a mass spectrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about the main goal of mass spectrometry.
True or False: A quadrupole mass analyzer has three rods.
💡 Hint: Recall the structure of the mass analyzer.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a method for analyzing an environmental sample suspected of containing an unknown organic pollutant. How would you identify the compounds present?
💡 Hint: Consider the steps involved from sample preparation to detection.
Explain how mass spectrometry can be used to quantify the concentration of a compound in a sample.
💡 Hint: Relate it to previous lessons on quantification techniques.
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