AS/A-Level Chemistry Edexcel- Mass spectrometer Flashcards
1
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What is a Mass Spectrometer?
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- Measures the masses of atoms and molecules
- Produces positive ions that are deflected by a magnetic field according to their mass-charge ratio
- Calculates Relative Abundance
2
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Summary of Mass Spectrometer:
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- Ionisation: Atoms are converted to ions
- Acceleration: Ions are accelerated in an electric field
- Deflection: Ions are deflected according to their mass and charge
- Detection:
