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1
Q

How does mass spec work

A

Vaporises sample

Changes to positively charged ions

2
Q

What are the uses of mass spec

A

RAM of element
RFM of compound
Existence of isotopes + relative abundances
Molecular groups in compounds - fragmentation pattern
Identify structure
Mechanism of a reaction

3
Q

What is the definition of an m+1 peak

A

Peak produced by a molecular ion with an increased mass due to the presence of one c-13 atom

4
Q

What does the m+1 peak allow you to measure and what is the % abundance of one c13

A

The number of C in a molecule

1.1%

5
Q

What is the general equation when a molecular ion is formed

A

M(g) ➡️ M+(g) + e-

6
Q

What is the definition of a fragmentation ion

A

A positively charged ion produced when the molecular ion breaks apart

7
Q

What is the definition of a molecular ion peak

A

Peak formed by an ion formed by the removal of one e- from a molecule

8
Q

What is the definition of base peak

A

Peak of greatest abundance in a mass spectrum