1.3 - Mass Spectrometer Detector and Theory
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Practice Questions
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What is mass spectrometry used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we identify different substances.
Define ionization in the context of mass spectrometry.
💡 Hint: It’s the first step in the analysis.
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What is the primary function of mass spectrometry?
💡 Hint: Recall how the technique operates.
True or False: Fragmentation does not provide helpful information about the structure of a compound.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of fragment analysis.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a mass spectrum with several peaks, identify the possible parent compound. Discuss how you would approach matching this with known spectra.
💡 Hint: Consider more than one peak as you analyze for potential fragments.
Design an experiment using mass spectrometry to analyze a complex mixture of volatile organic compounds. Discuss how you would prepare samples and interpret results.
💡 Hint: Think about how separation affects identification.
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