Question

what kind of information can be determined from a mass spectrum? match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer. 1 the result of the mass spectrometer is the separation of the atoms in the sample according to their producing a 2 the position of each peak on the x - axis gives the 3 the intensity (indicated by the height of the peak) gives the

Explanation:

1. A mass spectrometer separates atoms by their mass (or more precisely, mass - to - charge ratio, but in the context of this basic matching, "mass" is the key here) and produces a mass spectrum.
2. The x - axis of a mass spectrum represents the mass of the isotope (since it shows the mass - related information of each isotope).
3. The height (intensity) of the peak in a mass spectrum represents the relative abundance of the isotope (how much of each isotope is present relative to others).

Answer:

1. The result of the mass spectrometer is the separation of the atoms in the sample according to their $\boldsymbol{\text{mass}}$, producing a $\boldsymbol{\text{mass spectrum}}$.
2. The position of each peak on the x - axis gives the $\boldsymbol{\text{mass of the isotope}}$.
3. The intensity (indicated by the height of the peak) gives the $\boldsymbol{\text{relative abundance of the isotope}}$.