4.4 - Mass Spectrometer (MS)
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Practice Questions
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What does MS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what analytical techniques you're familiar with.
What is the role of ionization in MS?
💡 Hint: Consider the first step in the process.
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What is the primary purpose of Mass Spectrometry?
💡 Hint: Think about what MS actually measures.
True or False: MS only works with liquids.
💡 Hint: Consider the range of samples that can be used.
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Consider a mixture containing compound A and compound B. If both compounds have the same mass-to-charge ratio and appear at the same time in the mass spectrum, how can you distinguish between them?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when compounds break down in MS.
Discuss how the choice of ionization method might impact the results of a mass spectrometry analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of the different ionization methods available.
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