Practice Identification Of Compounds Via Mass Spectrometry (1.6) - Analysis Methods – Gas Chromatography (Mass Spectrometry)

Practice: Identification of Compounds via Mass Spectrometry

Lesson 1.6Analysis Methods – Gas Chromatography (Mass Spectrometry)

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Question 1.
What does mass spectrometry measure?
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Think about what the technique is primarily focused on.
Question 2.
Define ionization.
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What happens to a molecule to make it charged?
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of mass spectrometry?
- To measure temperature
- To identify compounds
- To analyze color
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Consider what mass spectrometry output primarily provides.
4Question 4.
Mass analyzers separate ions based on...
- True
- False
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Think about the function of mass analyzers.
Question 5.
You have a sample suspected of containing two unknown organic compounds. Describe the step-by-step procedure using mass spectrometry to identify the compounds.
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Think about both the processes involved in separation and identification.
Question 6.
A mass spectrum produces multiple peaks. How can you determine which peak corresponds to the parent compound versus its fragments?
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Evaluate the relative sizes of the peaks in the spectrum.

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