Question 1
State the two main processes that occur in mass spectrometry after a sample is introduced.
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Chemistry · Unit 1 · Properties and structure of atoms · Atomic structure
State that mass spectrometry involves the ionisation of substances and the separation and detection of the resulting ions. (The operation of the mass spectrometer is not required.)
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Question 2
Mass spectrometry is used to determine the relative atomic mass of elements. Which statement correctly describes the key processes in mass spectrometry?
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