Mass spectrometry written questions
Interpret H3 Chemistry molecular ions, isotope clusters and fragment peaks, with written questions and marking guidance for mass-spectral deductions.
Learning goals
- Explain mass-spectrometric ionisation and fragmentation
- Interpret mass-to-charge ratio
- Identify a molecular-ion peak
- Interpret M+1, M+2 and M+4 isotope patterns
- Suggest major fragment ions without rearrangement
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