Mass Spectrometry

Who wants to smash molecules into little bits? A mass spectrometer does, that's who. This is a good technique for corroborating molecular structure, because we can make sure the puzzle pieces fit the right way. Check it out!
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[@wlo23ex81]

Absolutely amazing. Until I found this video, I had so much trouble finding what the small peaks were, since I only found answers for the M+1 and M+2 peaks next to the molecular ion so I got confused if such isotopes were similar to the other smaller fragments.

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@@zhibaniola6460 I think you need to use both infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrum. Infrared spectroscopy to identify the type of functional groups. Maybe the ingredients can be identified if you know which ingredients have which functional groups I think?

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Hey! Don't forget the M+1 peak!

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amazing how much can be fit in 4 minutes. thank you so much !

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I just started an analytical job, and the chemist I’m shadowing tried to explain this to me over the course of 3 hours. I was so overwhelmed because when I learned this is university I used professor Dave’s videos and aced all my exams. But now I’m working with cannabinoids for the first time, and the computer does the majority of this work for you. I’m even more confused now. Sometimes the computer finds a 90% match and we are told to always stick with the computers choice if it’s above an 80%. If it’s below we’re supposed to just compare NIST charts to our results and determine to the best of our abilities. There are about 400 cannabinoid terpenes, and I genuinely don’t know how to approach my job compared to university work. Should I go off and study the NIST charts? Should I just give it time and learn as I go? I’m so lost and everyone I have shadowed at work has been with the company for 4+ years. They suck at teaching because it’s second nature, but I’m not sure how to configure work life. I’m so used to cramming and studying until 3am for lectures. Do I study for work? Or do I keep myself sane?

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Prof. Dave, I'm taking Masters right now and we are self-learning these things. I'm thankful that you post videos on instrumentation. Perhaps you know how to teach us on method development? :)

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[@John-eq8cu]

ok, makes sense for organic compounds, but what about other stuff? a pile of silica sand, or a glob of mud, or a chunk of copper oxide?

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[@Spectrometer]

Your explanation is good but it only accounts for qualitative organic analysis. Mass Spectrometry not only serves to identify molecules but also, for example, counting metal ions in water (ICP-MS, IC-MS, etc.).

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[@MHBravo-dn3oc]

*No hate but your diagram isn’t correct for identification...* Pentane is a linear molecule, so it must have a linear trend up... and downwards before and after the third “C” line You wouldn’t also find the “CH3” or M=15 line in a real spectrometer (or really small) The M-line must also be much smaller...

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This + the IB data booklet #28 and everything suddenly makes sense.

[@koksalan75]

What if we have two or more compounds, let's say pentane and heptane together in a sample? How do we interpret the data then? Is it still possible to interpret ?

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It is even possible to interpret way more complex data ;) But not anymore by simply looking at the spectrum, that would be too complex 😅 then you have to use tools, which compare the spectra with data deposited in databases.

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I am trying to find an explanation on thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry and how it can be used to date archaeological findings? Do you have a video on that?

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I would imagine it has to do with measuring isotopic abundance.

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The best way to use mass spectroscopy is to combine it with HPLC or GC . Change my mind 😂😂😂

[@22alison19]

is it right to say that " because the ions have a formal charge of some kind, they have a specific curved charge " ??

[@ProfessorDaveExplains]

curved charge? nope i've never heard of that!

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From what we learned, there is some curve path at the detector caused by the deflection of the charged ion@@ProfessorDaveExplains

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curved* and each ion is causing a different curve it depending og its charge

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day 3 of AP Chem and I’m STRUGGGLING

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Thx! Useful!

[@TALKyLIKEENGLISH]

Prof, what about little peaks around 29 au peaks, and more than it?

[@Serotonin-rs5]

is it possible that elements also gets seperated ie Hydrogen and Carbon, or just whole molecules will only gets ionized ie CH4?

[@orca_ah]

yes, it is possible, those small peaks could also result from separation of H atoms

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[@chris2656]

why do the smaller peaks appear at lower points on the line? Shouldn't they have a greater molecular mass if they correspond to c-13 or H-2 isotopes?

[@ProfessorDaveExplains]

hmm well it depends on the specific combination of nuclides i suppose, but yes generally we see n+1 peaks very commonly, for one instance of C13 in the molecule for example

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