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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is the first step in mass spectrometry?
💡 Hint: Think about how we convert a molecule into ions.
Question 2
Easy
What does the molecular ion peak represent?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the molecule during ionization.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What does the molecular ion peak (M⁺) represent in a mass spectrum?
- Fragment of the molecule
- Molecular mass of the intact molecule
- Base peak
💡 Hint: Think about what doesn’t change in the molecule during ionization.
Question 2
True or False: The base peak represents the molecular ion.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall which peak is the highest in the spectrum.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
You have a compound with a mass spectrum showing an M⁺ peak at 58 m/z and a base peak at 29 m/z. Identify possible functional groups present in the compound.
💡 Hint: Look closely at common fragment patterns when analyzing the m/z ratios.
Question 2
Explain how you would estimate the number of carbon atoms in a compound using the ratio of the M⁺ and M+1 peaks.
💡 Hint: Think about how the presence of 13C isotopes influences the M+1 peak's intensity.
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