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How do mass spectrometers work?

A mass spectrometer is a piece of lab equipment used to measure the relative atomic masses of atoms and molecules. It is widely used to identify substances in the lab.

The process is ofte...

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Answered by George B. Chemistry tutor
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What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?

Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain at least one carbon carbon double bond, the simplest is the alkene. They are more reactive than saturated hydrocarbons because they have the ability to...

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What is Effective Nuclear Charge?

Effective Nuclear Charge is the net positive nuclear charge experienced by a valence electron orbiting the positively charged nucleus in an atom. Effective nuclear charge is redcued by:

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What is the difference between an Atom and an Ion?

An atom has the same number of protons and electrons so an atom has no overall electric charge.

If an atom loses or gains electrons it b...

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A metal oxide has a relative formula mass (Mr ) of 81. The formula of this metal oxide is MO. Given that the relative atomic mass (Ar ) of oxygen is 16, what is the metal in the metal oxide?

The formula of the metal oxide is MO, which means there is only one oxygen atom bonded to the metal. The Mr of a compound is the sum of Ar of the elements that make up the compound. So, from this we ca...

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