Redox and Analytical Techniques · Chemical Reactions
Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Using electromagnetic radiation and fragmentation patterns to elucidate the structure of organic molecules.
Key Questions
- 1How do different functional groups absorb specific frequencies of infrared radiation?
- 2What can the molecular ion peak tell us about the identity of an unknown compound?
- 3How do we use fragmentation patterns to distinguish between isomers?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Chemistry - Infrared SpectroscopyA-Level: Chemistry - Mass Spectrometry
Year: Year 12
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Redox and Analytical Techniques
Period: Chemical Reactions
Suggested Methodologies
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