Mass Spectrometry

Question 1

Name the steps in order

Answer 1

Ionisation
Acceleration
Deflection
Detection

Question 2

List the labels for the ionisation section of the mass spec diagram (6)

Answer 2

Electron trap
Ion repeller
Vaporised sample
Electrons
Positive ions
Electrically heated metal coil

Question 3

List the labels for the acceleration section of the mass spec diagram (4)

Answer 3

Ionisation chamber at +10,000 volts
Intermediate plate
Final plate at 0 volts
Ion beam

Question 4

List the labels for the deflection section of the mass spec diagram (5)

Answer 4

Mixed ion stream
Electromagnet
Ion stream A
Ion stream B
Ion stream C

Question 5

List the labels for the detection section of the mass spec diagram (3) (2 possible other answers too)

Answer 5

Ion stream B
Metal box
Wire to amplify

Possibly also:
Positive ion
Electrons