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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is ionization?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of energy on an atom.
Question 2
Easy
Name one component of a mass spectrometer.
💡 Hint: Consider what helps sort the ions.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary role of the mass analyzer in mass spectrometry?
- To ionize samples
- To separate ions based on mass-to-charge ratio
- To detect molecular weight
💡 Hint: Remember its main function in the mass spectrometry setup.
Question 2
True or False: The mass spectrum provides details about the molecular weight of the whole compound.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about what information the spectrum actually displays.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a mass spectrum with m/z ratios of 91, 106, and 120, identify which known compounds it might correspond to using hypothetical data.
💡 Hint: Use the m/z values to check against common standards in your library.
Question 2
Consider a sample that contains two components yielding overlapping peaks in a chromatogram. Explain how you would use mass spectrometry to separate and analyze them.
💡 Hint: How might adjusting parameters in your mass spectrometer help?
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