Unit 2 - Atoms, Ions and Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isotope?
A
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons and different masses
2
Q
What does A mean?
A
A = mass number (number of protons + neutrons)
3
Q
What does Z mean?
A
Z = proton number
4
Q
What units do mass spectrums measure in?
A
relative mass off ion
____________________ = mass-to-charge ratio
relative charge of ion
5
Q
What are the 4 steps to mass spectrometry?
A
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