Atomic structure part 2 mass spectrometry

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‘Weighing’ atoms

Mass spectrometry is an accurate instrumental technique used to determine the relative isotopic mass (mass of each individual isotope relative to carbon-12) and the relative abundance for each isotope. From this, the relative atomic mass of the element can be calculated.

Some uses of mass spectrometry include:

carbon-14 dating

detecting illegal drugs

forensic science

space exploration.

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Mass spectrometry

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Parts of the mass spectrometer

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Process of mass spectrometry

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Mass spectra of monatomic elements

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Mass spectra of diatomic elements

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Process of mass spectrometry