Mass Spectrometry Flashcards
1
Q
Stages of mass spectrometry?
A
1) Vaporisation
2) Ionisation: Electrons are fired at the gas particles, knocking an electron off each atom
3) Acceleration: The positive ions are accelerated by an electric field
4) Detection
2
Q
What is the molar mass?
A
The mass of 1 mole of something (the same as the RFM)
3
Q
Define relative atomic mass
A
The average mass of an atom of an element on a scale where an atom of carbon 12 is 12 units
