top of page
Mass spectrometry
Organic
AS
Organic Analysis
AQA Content
Use precise atomic masses and the precise molecular mass to determine the molecular formula of a compound.
Specification Notes
Mass spectrometry can be used to determine the molecular formula of a compound.
Notes
Example
Example
Which ion is responsible for the peak with the greatest relative intensity?
The only 2 ions that give 43 are C & D. Only C can be produced as a fragment
Links
bottom of page