AP Chemistry
1.2 Mass Spectra of Elements
A student analyzes a sample of \(\text{Br}_2\) prepared from isotopically enriched bromine. The only bromine isotopes present are \({}^{79}\text{Br}\) and \({}^{81}\text{Br}\). The molecular ions are singly charged, isotope incorporation at each atomic position is independent, and the detector response is the same for all isotopologues.
What is the expected relative intensity, \(x\), of the molecular-ion peak at \(m/z=160\)?
| Molecular ion | \(m/z\) | Relative intensity |
|---|---|---|
| \(({}^{79}\text{Br})_2^{+\bullet}\) | \(158\) | \(36\) |
| \({}^{79}\text{Br}{}^{81}\text{Br}^{+\bullet}\) | \(160\) | \(x\) |
| \(({}^{81}\text{Br})_2^{+\bullet}\) | \(162\) | \(16\) |
What is the expected relative intensity, \(x\), of the molecular-ion peak at \(m/z=160\)?
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