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Worksheet: Elemental Analysis by Mass Spectrometry

In this worksheet, we will practice identifying elements by mass spectrometry and determining elemental compositions using calibration curves.

Q1:

What can the five peaks in a mass spectrum of chlorine be attributed to?

AIts oxidative ability
BLoss of electrons
CFormation of polyatomic chlorine complexes
DThe presence of two abundant isotopes
EFormation of multiply-charged ions