All questions
AP Chemistry
1.2 Mass Spectra of Elements
BeginnerMCQDrawing RepresentationsGraphicalConceptual24.9k
Fragment and molecular-ion peaks for the unknown diatomic element
Fragment and molecular-ion peaks for the unknown diatomic element
A mass spectrometer is used to analyze an unknown elemental vapor composed of diatomic molecules, \(\text{X}_2\). All detected ions have a charge of \(+1\). The peaks near \(m/z=80\) result from \(\text{X}^+\) fragments, whereas the peaks near \(m/z=160\) result from intact \(\text{X}_2^+\) molecular ions.

Which particulate representation is consistent with the relative abundances of the three molecular ions shown in the spectrum?

Log In to Continue

Accounts are free! Log in to try this question, see explanations, save progress, and more!

Tools for a 5