In mass spectrometry, what does the term 'fragmentation' refer to?

Practice Questions

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In mass spectrometry, what does the term 'fragmentation' refer to?
  1. The separation of ions based on mass
  2. The breaking of molecular bonds to form smaller ions
  3. The ionization of molecules
  4. The detection of ions

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In mass spectrometry, what does the term 'fragmentation' refer to?
  • Step 1: Understand that mass spectrometry is a technique used to analyze molecules.
  • Step 2: Know that molecules are made up of atoms connected by bonds.
  • Step 3: Realize that sometimes, these bonds can break when the molecule is analyzed.
  • Step 4: This breaking of bonds creates smaller pieces called 'fragments'.
  • Step 5: Each fragment can be measured and analyzed to help identify the original molecule's structure.
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