Mass Spectrometry Study Guide Chapters 11 and 20

1) Distinguish between electron ionization and chemical ionization.  Be sure you can distinguish the application each would be used for and how the ions are made.

2) Explain what the advantages and disadvantages to using a mass spectrometer are.

3) Explain the characteristics and applications of the different types of mass analyzers.

4) Describe the characteristics of mass spectrometer detectors.