Grade 12 Mass Spectroscopy Worksheet
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of mass spectroscopy, including its components, principles, and applications in identifying compounds.
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Mass Spectroscopy Principles
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Show all calculations where applicable.
1. Which component of a mass spectrometer is responsible for converting neutral molecules into charged ions?
Mass Analyzer
Ion Source
Detector
Vacuum System
2. In a mass spectrum, the highest m/z peak is usually attributed to the:
Base Peak
Fragment Ion
Molecular Ion
Isotope Peak
1. The process of converting molecules into ions in a mass spectrometer is called .
2. The ratio of mass to charge (m/z) is measured in the region of the mass spectrometer.
1. Briefly explain the purpose of the vacuum system in a mass spectrometer.
2. What information can be obtained from the molecular ion peak in a mass spectrum?
1. The base peak in a mass spectrum always corresponds to the molecular ion peak.
True
False
2. Mass spectrometry can be used to determine the exact molecular weight of a compound.
True
False
Study the diagram of a mass spectrometer below and answer the following questions.
1. Label the main components of the mass spectrometer in the diagram.
2. Explain the function of the 'Mass Analyzer' component.
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