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CHEM Mass Spec (Quizlet 262) Flashcards

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Define Mass Spectrometry

A
  • an analytical technique that measures the mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio of ions
  • forms gas phase ions from the sample
  • uses electric/ magnetic field to sort mixture of ions according to m/z
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How do you calculate the mass of a cation and anion ?

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[M+nH]^n+/-

M = molecular mass

H = proton mass

n = number of charge

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Differentiate Accurate vs Molecular Mass

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Accurate Mass = experimentally determined mass

Molecular Mass = calculated mass of compound based on weighted average of all isotopes

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Define Monoisotopic Mass

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calculated mass based on accurate masses of the most abundant stable isotopes of the elements present

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Describe the components of a mass spectrometer and how they work

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Inlet System - introduces sample

Ion Source - converts sample to ions

Mass Analyzer - filters, selects, and fragments ions

Detector - determines abundance of ions of different m:z after they have been separated

Data System - converts data into mass spectrum

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Describe Electrospray Ionization (EI)

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  1. Production of charged droplets - from voltage applied to Taylor cone (skimmer)
  2. Solvent evaporation - molecules become smaller in atmospheric pressure
  3. Coulombic repulsion - electrostatic forces between positive charges as they come closer together
  4. Generation of gas phase ions
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Describe MALDI

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Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI)
- laser pulse = irradiates sample surface (solid) = rapidly heated and becomes vibrationally excited
- matrix molecules absorb the laser energy and carry the analyte molecules into the gas phase as well

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Describe Time of Flight

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  • A type of mass analyzer
  • Ions pass through with a speed based on relative mass
  • lighter ions are accelerated to a higher velocity than heavier ions
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Describe Quadrupole mass analyzers

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  • A type of mass analyzer
  • Radio frequency and direct current voltages alternate between poles
  • Ions pass through based on m:z
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Compare mass accuracy, resolution, and sensitivity between Quadropole and Time of Flight

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Quadropole: lower mass accuracy and resolution than Time of Flight, but has similar sensitivity

Time of Flight: higher mass accuracy and resolution than Quadrupole, but has similar sensitivity

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Describe Electron Mulitpliers

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  • An ion detector used in Mass Spec
  1. Ion strikes the detector, producing a current
  2. Current is amplified to increase the signal attributed to ion
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Describe tandem mass spec and scan types

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Tandem mass analyzer: 2 mass analyzers in one space

Eg. Precursor Ion Scan

  • Product Ion Scan
  • Neutral Loss Scan
  • Multiple Reaction Monitor
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What is a neutral loss ?

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Neutral loss: occurs when characteristic neutral fragments are produced in the collision cell and cannot be detected

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What is a disadvantage of single mass analyzers ?

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High potential for overlapping m/z because of molecules of similar mass and charge

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Describe QqQ MS: Full Scan

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Triple Quadropole Mass Scan: Full Scan

  • only Q1 and Q3 are used
  • Q1 is fixed with a range of m/z (ie. only ions between 100 to 300 m/z will be able to exit Q1 and travel to Q3 to the detector
  • green, yellow, and white but not purple
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Define base peak

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Ion with the highest abundance (100%) in the mass spectrum

17
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Define ion trap

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A component of a mass spectrometer where ions are held in a spatially confined region of space using a magnetic/ electrostatic field

  • can be manipulated to allow m/z measurements
18
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What is GC-MS ?

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Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry:

  • mixture of analytes is separated into individual components by gas chromatography
  • followed by ionization of separated compounds in the ion source of a mass spectrometer
19
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Principle of Electron Ionization

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  • occurs in a vacuum
  • thermionic emission: gas phase molecules are bombarded by electrons from a heated filament
  • collision of electrons = radical cation
  • radical cations are electrostatically focused and introduced into the mass analyzer = mass spectrum
20
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Which of the following best describes:
1 - atmospheric pressure chemical ionization
2 - chemical ionization
3 - electron ionization
4 - electrospray ionization

a. at atmospheric pressure the sample is ionized as it passes through a charged capillary

b. in a vacuum, electrons generated by thermionic emission ionize the sample

c. at atmospheric pressure a corona discharge needle is used to emit electrons which ionize the sample

d. in a vacuum, an electron beam ionizes a reagent gas which then ionizes the sample

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  1. atmospheric pressure chemical ionization = c. at atmospheric pressure a corona discharge needle is used to emit electrons which ionize the sample
  2. chemical ionization = d. in a vacuum, an electron beam ionizes a reagent gas which then ionizes the sample
  3. electron ionization = b. in a vacuum, electrons generated by thermionic emission ionize the sample
  4. electrospray ionization = a. at atmospheric pressure the sample is ionized as it passes through a charged capillary
21
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Which of the following ionization techniques is most commonly used for drug screening using GCMS?

a.

chemical ionization

b.

electron ionization

c.

matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI)

d.

inductively coupled plasma (ICP)

A

b.

electron ionization = in a vacuum, electrons generated by thermionic emission ionize the sample

22
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Which of the following ionization techniques is preferred for mass spectrometry analysis of large biomolecules?

a.

inductively coupled plasma (ICP)

b.

matrix assisted laser desorption (MALDI)

c.

electrospray

d.

chemical

A

b.

matrix assisted laser desorption (MALDI)

23
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Which of the following techniques is primarily used for the screening and confirmation of genetic disorders?

a.

ICP-MS

b.

MALDI-TOF-MS

c.

GC-MS

d.

LC-MS

A

d.

LC-MS

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