Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is ionization in mass spectrometry?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the sample is bombarded with electrons.
Question 2
Easy
What does the molecular ion peak in a mass spectrum indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of M⁺ in your analysis.
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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 purpose of ionization in mass spectrometry?
- To vaporize the sample
- To create charged ions
- To accelerate ions
💡 Hint: Remember why we need charged particles for analysis.
Question 2
True or False: The base peak represents the molecular ion.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Different peaks can reflect different aspects of the molecule.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Explain how you would deduce the molecular structure of a compound given its mass spectrum displaying a clear molecular ion peak and multiple fragment peaks.
💡 Hint: Use both mass-to-charge ratios and known fragment characteristics (e.g., specific m/z values) to support your deductions.
Question 2
You are presented with a mass spectrum showing a prominent M+ peak and a relative abundance of isotope peaks. How would this assist in determining the number of carbon atoms in the compound?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for estimating carbon counts using isotope intensity ratios.
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