It's a super-cool science tool (sounds like a space gadget, right?) that breaks organic compounds into pieces.
Some of these pieces will become charged-up fragments called ions. Think of them as little puzzle pieces that used to fit together.
Using MS, we can find out about the functional groups (the unique parts of a molecule) and other bits and bobs that are present in a compound.
Breaking down the MS process
Fragmentation 🎇: Breaking up organic compounds into fragments (some are ions).
Mass Spectrum 📊: A graph where we record the molecular masses of these fragments. Kinda like a molecular puzzle map.
Fragmentation Pattern 🌈: The different peaks on a mass spectrum.
Molecular Ion Peak ⛰️: The king of peaks! This is the peak with the highest mass to charge ratio (m/z). Imagine it as the main puzzle piece because it corresponds to the original, or parent, compound.
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Chemistry SL
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Unlocking Organic Compounds: Mass Spectrometry Analysis
It's a super-cool science tool (sounds like a space gadget, right?) that breaks organic compounds into pieces.
Some of these pieces will become charged-up fragments called ions. Think of them as little puzzle pieces that used to fit together.
Using MS, we can find out about the functional groups (the unique parts of a molecule) and other bits and bobs that are present in a compound.
Breaking down the MS process
Fragmentation 🎇: Breaking up organic compounds into fragments (some are ions).
Mass Spectrum 📊: A graph where we record the molecular masses of these fragments. Kinda like a molecular puzzle map.
Fragmentation Pattern 🌈: The different peaks on a mass spectrum.
Molecular Ion Peak ⛰️: The king of peaks! This is the peak with the highest mass to charge ratio (m/z). Imagine it as the main puzzle piece because it corresponds to the original, or parent, compound.
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