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Core Chem 1A - Term 1 > Spectroscopy > Flashcards

Spectroscopy Flashcards

1
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de Broglie relationship

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λ = h / mv

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2
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c =

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λv

v = frequency

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3
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ṽ =

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1 / λ

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4
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E =

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hv = hc / λ = hcṽ

= kBT = RT

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5
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State definition

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The term used to summarise and define the particular set of energies that a molecule has

A molecule in a certain state has a well defined energy and is represented by the position on the y-axis on an energy level diagram

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6
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Transition definition

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The process by which one state turns into another, usually by exchange of energy with the surroundings by emr

A transition is shown as a vertical arrow between two states showing the direction of change

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7
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`Selection rules tell us…

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which transition states are allowed

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8
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Boltzman distribution:

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N1 / N0 = exp(-(E(N1) - E(N0)) / kBT) = exp(-ΔE / kBT)

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9
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Approximate wavelength and type of spectroscopy used for radio waves

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100m - 102m

Nuclear spin (NMR)

Electron spin (ESR) for shortest wavelengths

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10
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Approximate wavelength and type of spectroscopy used for microwaves

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10-1m - 10-3m

Electron spin (ESR)
or Molecular rotation
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11
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Approximate wavelength and type of spectroscopy used for infrared waves

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10-3m - 10-6m

Molecular vibration

Molecular rotation for longest wavelengths

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12
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Approximate wavelength and type of spectroscopy used for visible light rays

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10-6m - 10-6.5m

Molecular vibration for longer wavelengths

Electronic energies for shorter wavelengths

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13
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Approximate wavelength and type of spectroscopy used for ultra-violet rays

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10-6.5m - 10-8m

Electronic energies

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14
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Approximate wavelength and type of spectroscopy used for X-rays

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10-8m - 10-12m

Electronic energies for longest 3/4 of wavelengths

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15
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Approximate wavelength and type of spectroscopy used for γ-rays

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10-12m - 10-16m

Nuclear energies

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16
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A =

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A = -log10(It / I0) = εcl

c = concentration
I = intensity of light
l = length of box
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17
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Symbol and units for the molar absorption coefficient

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ε

dm3 mol-1 cm-1

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18
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ε can be determined by…

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A plot of A vs. c

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19
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%T =

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(It / I0) x 100

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20
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Complementary colour combinations

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Voilet & Yellow

Blue & Orange

Red & Green

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21
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Origins of the Beer-Lambert Law

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Light absorbed is proportional to the number of light-absorbing molecules:

dI = -α c I dx

(dx is change in box length)

Integrates to:

I = I0 exp (-αcl)

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22
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What does the wavelength of absorption tell us?

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Gives us information on the energy gap, ΔE, between ground and excited states

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23
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The molar extinction coefficient is…

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A constant for a particular molecule at a certian wavelength

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24
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Conjugation…

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Shifts λmax to longer wavelength (lower energy) and increases ε

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25
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What effect does a larger box have on ε?

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Larger box = Larger charge separation = Stronger interaction with the electric field = Larger ε

(Separation between energy levels decreases as size of box increases)

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26
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Electronic spectroscopy involves…

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Moving electrons between molecular orbitals (changing the electronic structure)

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27
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What is the chromophore?

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The part of the molecule that absrobs light

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28
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What orbitals are involved in electronic spectroscopy for organic molecules?

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Mostly involves n, π or π* orbitals

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29
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What orbitals are involved in electronic spectroscopy for inorganic molecules?

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Often involves transfer of electrons between d-orbitals

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30
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Electronic spectroscopy is very useful for…

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  • Measuring the concentration of a known chromophore
  • Following the course of a reaction
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31
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Hooke’s Law

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F = -kx

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32
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For a simple harmonic oscillator, the mass oscillates with frequency…

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v = 1 / 2π sqrt( k / m)

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33
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Energy in a simple harmonic oscillator

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The total energy is constant, but interconverts between potential and kinetic energy

34
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What does a reduced mass do?

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Allows two connected masses to be replaced by a single effective mass

35
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Equations for 2 masses connected by a spring

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ve = 1 / 2π sqrt( k / μ)

1/μ = 1/m1 + 1/m2

k = force constant

μ = reduced mass

36
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Reduced mass: Potential energy =

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V = 1/2 kx2

37
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Values of energy allowed, E(v) =

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hνe(v + 1/2)

νe = vibrational frequency

v = vibrational quantum number (0,1,2,3…)

38
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Quantum oscillator: How to work out ΔE

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eg v = 0 –> v = 1 transition (the fundamental)

E(v) = hνe(v + 1/2)

ΔE = E(v = 1) - E(v = 0)

ΔE = hνe

39
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Quantum oscillator: one selection rule says…

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Δv = ± 1

40
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A vibrational mode is only IR active if…

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the molecular dipole moment changes during vibration

41
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Dipole moment, μ =

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qd

as molecule vibrates d changes, so does μ

42
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ṽe =

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(1 / 2πc) sqrt(k / μ)

43
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Give general pattern of force constants of bond types

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triple bonds > double bonds > single bonds

stronger bonds have higher force constants

44
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If there are n atoms in a molecule, how many vibrational nodes are there?

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3n - 6

except for linear molecules, where there are 3n - 5

45
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Fingerprint region includes frequencies…

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< 1200 cm-1

46
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Describe the O-H peak on an IR spectrum

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Around 3500 cm-1

Broad, smooth

47
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Describe the C-H peak on an IR spectrum

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Around 3000cm-1

Usually broad, spiky

48
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Describe the C≡N peak on an IR spectrum

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Around 2250 cm-1

Very strong

49
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Describe the C≡C peak on an IR spectrum

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2050 - 2250 cm-1

Weak

50
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Describe the C=O peak on an IR spectrum

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1700 - 1800 cm-1

Very strong

51
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Describe the N-H peak on an IR spectrum

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3300 - 3450 cm-1

Medium

52
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Describe the C=C peak on an IR spectrum

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1630 - 1680 cm-1

Weak to medium

53
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Anharmonicity causes…

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Energy levels to get closer together as v increases

54
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Magnetic moment, μ =

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γ sqrt(I(I + 1)ћ)

ћ = h / 2π

γ = magnetogyric ratio of the nucleus

55
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What values can the second quantum number, mI take?

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from -I to I

56
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NMR: E =

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-γmIћB

B = magnetic field

57
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NMR: Selection rules

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ΔmI = ±1

58
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NMR is strongly…

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Isotope - specific

(I = 1/2 gives best for NMR, eg H1, C13…)

59
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NMR: What effects the magnetic field at the nuclues?

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Electron density around the nucleus

60
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Beff =

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Bapp (1-σ)

σ = shielding constant

61
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What effects NMR chemical shifts?

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Electron density
- The more electrons around a nucleus, the more it is shielded from the applied magnetic field. Electronegative atoms shift the chemical shift to much higher

Aromatic and other π-bonding
- Shifts are normally at a higher frequency

62
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Approximate chemical shift for an aldehyde

63
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Approximate chemical shift for a carboxylic acid

64
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Approximate chemical shift for C=CH

65
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Approximate chemical shift for an aromatic compound

66
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Approximate chemical shift for -CH2-O-, -CH2-X, -CH2CO-R

67
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Approximate chemical shift for alkanes

68
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NMR: Difference invenergy between ±1/2, ΔE =

69
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νNMR =

70
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Chemical shift, 𝛿 is

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  • A ratio of the peak position in Hz to the operating frequency in MHz, so it is:
  • Independent of magnetic field strength
  • Reported in Hz
71
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How to calculate coupling constant, J

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Difference between Δν for 2 peaks

72
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How to calculate Δν for a peak

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𝛿 x νopper / 106 ppm

73
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For a molecule CxHyNzOn, rings plus double bonds =

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x - 1/2 y + 1/2 z + 1

74
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Describe the simplest mass spectrometer

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  • Electron impact ionisation
  • Molecule goes through ionisation chamber
    M + e- –> M+ + 2e-
  • Goes through magnetic field
    Lightest ions are deflected most
  • Goes through detector
75
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Basic scheme of mass spectrometry

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  1. Vaporise and ionise molecule
  2. Accelerate ions
  3. Separate ions by mass (various techniques)
  4. Detect ions
76
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Describe Matrix assisted laser desorption and ionisation

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  • Prepare the sample in a matrix that absorbs light, and so can be vaporised by a pulsed laser beam
  • Include a salt so that ions (eg Na+, Ag+) attach to molecules
  • Ions go through an extraction grid, which is negatively charged, to the mass spectrometer
  • Good for polymers and biological macromolecules
77
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Describe Electrospray ionisation

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  • A high voltage is applied to the liquid molecule to produce an aerosol
  • A fine spray of charge droplets are dispersed
  • Solvent evaporation then takes place
  • Ions are then ejected from the droplets
  • Often method of choice for biomolecules, but produces multiply charged ions
78
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Explain an old method of separating oins by m/z

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  • Using a magnetic field
  • Ion beam accelerated by Vacc
  • eVacc = 1/2 mv2
  • Ions follow circular orbit in field
79
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Describe a modern method of separating ion by m/z

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  • Quadrupoles
  • Consists of 4 cylindrical rods, parallele to one another
  • Ions are separated based on the stability of their trajectories in the oscillating electric fields that are applied to the rods
80
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Describe a method of finding m/z

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  • Time of flight
  • Generate ions at a discrete time (t = 0)
  • Accelerate ions with an electric field (the ions aquire kinetic energy, Ekin = 1/2 mv2 = zeVacc
  • 1/2 m (d/t)2 = zeVacc
  • m/z ∝ t2
  • By recording time between ion generated and arrival time at detector can deduce m/z
81
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What is the nitrogen rule?

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Molecular weight is always even from molecules made up of common elements unless they contain in an odd number of nitrogen atoms

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