mass spectroscopy

Question 1

what is a mass spectrometer

Answer 1

a machine that allows atoms and molecules to be measured and compared

Question 2

first step of mass spectroscopy (vaporisation)

Answer 2

The sample is turned to a gas so atoms and molecules are seperated

Question 3

second step of mass spectroscopy (ionisation)

Answer 3

A heated filament gives out electrons to pass through the gas, where they knock out other electrons from the atom to form a positive ion

Question 4

third step of mass spectroscopy (Acceleration)

Answer 4

An electrical field is applied to accelerate the positive ions so they have the same ke

Question 5

last step of mass spectroscopy (detection)

Answer 5

Ions with the correct mass:charge ratio will be detected. If magnetic field stays constant while while the electrical field is varied,one type of molecule after another will be detected, a complete spectrum will be obtained