A22 - 5.1 Mass spectrometry Flashcards
1
Q
Base peak
A
Peak of greatest abundance in a mass spectrum
2
Q
Molecular ion peak
A
A peak produced by an ion formed by the removal of one electron from a molecule.
3
Q
M+1 peak
A
A peak produced by a molecular ion with an increased mass due to the presence of one carbon-13 atom
4
Q
Fragmentation ion
A
A positively charged ion produced when the molecular ion breaks apart
