Practice - Mass Spectrometry (MS)
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Practice Questions
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What does mass spectrometry analyze?
💡 Hint: Think about what the mass spectrum reveals about a molecule.
Which peak in a mass spectrum is the most abundant?
💡 Hint: This peak is often set to 100% abundance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does mass spectrometry primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Look at the purpose of mass spectrometry.
True or False: The base peak represents the molecular ion.
💡 Hint: Consider how these peaks differ.
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Challenge Problems
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A mass spectrum shows M$^+$ at m/z 98 and an M+1 peak at 8% of M$^+$. Estimate the number of carbon atoms in the compound.
💡 Hint: Recall the calculations for estimating carbon from isotope peaks.
If a compound shows a prominent M$^+$ at 100 m/z, a base peak at 50 m/z, and fragment ions at 70 m/z and 40 m/z, discuss the possible structure based on the fragment ions.
💡 Hint: Consider how bonds might break to form those fragments.
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