CHEM Mass Spec (Quizlet 262) Flashcards
Define Mass Spectrometry
- 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
How do you calculate the mass of a cation and anion ?
[M+nH]^n+/-
M = molecular mass
H = proton mass
n = number of charge
Differentiate Accurate vs Molecular Mass
Accurate Mass = experimentally determined mass
Molecular Mass = calculated mass of compound based on weighted average of all isotopes
Define Monoisotopic Mass
calculated mass based on accurate masses of the most abundant stable isotopes of the elements present
Define Nominal Mass
The rounded integer value of the monoisotopic mass
Describe the components of a mass spectrometer and how they work
Inlet System
Ion Source - converts sample to ions
Mass Analyzer - filters, selects, and fragments ions
Detector - determines abundance of ions of different m:z after that have been separated
Data System - converts data into mass spectrum
Describe Electrospray Ionization (EI)
- Production of charged droplets - from voltage applied to Taylor cone (skimmer)
- Solvent evaporation - molecules become smaller in atmospheric pressure
- Coulombic repulsion - electrostatic forces between positive charges as they come closer together
- Generation of gas phase ions
Describe MALDI
WIP Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI)
- Desolvation and Ionization
- Proton Transfer
Describe Time of Flight
- 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
Describe Quadrupole mass analyzers
- A type of mass analyzer
- Radio frequency and direct current voltages alternate between poles
- Ions pass through based on m:z
Compare mass accuracy, resolution, and sensitivity between Quadropole and Time of Flight
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
Describe Electron Mulitpliers
- An ion detector
- Ion strikes the detector, producing a current
- Current is amplified to increase the signal attributed to ion
Describe tandem mass spec and scan types
Tandem mass analyzer: 2 mass analyzers in one space
Eg. Precursor Ion Scan
- Product Ion Scan
- Neutral Loss Scan
- Multiple Reaction Monitor
Describe QqQ MS: Single Ion Monitoring
Triple Quadropole Mass Scan: Single Ion Monitoring
- only Q1 and Q3 are used
- Q1 is fixed with a single m/z
- only ions with (ie. 300) m/z will exit Q1 and travel to Q3 and the detector (only green)
What is a neutral loss ?
Neutral loss: occurs when characteristic neutral fragments are produced in the collision cell and cannot be detected