Topic 7 - Modern Analytical Techniques 1

Question 1

Molecular ion peak

Answer 1

The peak with the highest m/z value. The molecular mass of the molecule being tested

Question 2

[M+1] peak

Answer 2

The peak which occurs due to the isotope ^13C

Question 3

Fragmentation

Answer 3

When the molecular ion is fragmented into smaller molecules/ions

Question 4

Stretching

Answer 4

When a bond absorbs infrared radiation and changes its length