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All textbooksBrown 15th EditionCh.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and IonsProblem 38a

Chapter 2, Problem 38a

Consider the mass spectrometer shown in Figure 2.11. Determine whether each of the following statements is true or false. If false, correct the statement to make it true: (a) The paths of neutral (uncharged) atoms are not affected by the magnet.

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Hi everyone here. We have a question asking us to determine if the following statement about a mass spectrometer is true or false, heavier ions are deflected to a greater extent than lighter ions. So in a mass spectrometer we have a tube and we put a vaporized sample in here and here is where ionization occurs. And our sample will go through here and it will go through an electro magnet and this is where deflection occurs. So the lighter ions are going to be deflected to a greater extent. So we'll have our lighter ions deflected to a greater extent and are heavier ions and then we'll end up with one focused beam, which will then be detected and produce a peak. So this statement is false. Lighter ions are deflected to a greater extent. Thank you for watching. Bye.
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