Analytical Techniques · Thermodynamics

Mass Spectrometry

Analyzing fragmentation patterns to determine relative molecular mass and structural components.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the fragmentation of a molecule provide a unique chemical fingerprint?
  2. 2Why is the base peak in a mass spectrum often the most stable fragment?
  3. 3What role does the M+1 peak play in identifying the number of carbon atoms?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S12U21
Year: Year 12
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Analytical Techniques
Period: Thermodynamics

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