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11.130 Mass Spectrometry and Isotopic Evidence Worksheet

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This Chemistry Science worksheet provides structured practice on 11.130 Mass Spectrometry and Isotopic Evidence. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Mass Spectrometry and Isotopic Evidence: Interpret mass spectra to identify isotopes, relative abundance, molecular fragments, and molecular mass patterns. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS, AP Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry, and representative state chemistry framework crosswalks AP Chem Units 1, 3, 8, 9 and Science Practices 1-6; NGSS SEPs; CCSS HSS-ID, HSA-CED.A, WHST.11-12.7-9 - Mass Spectrometry and Isotopic Evidence Chemistry Standards Crosswalk: National: AP Chem Units 1, 3, 8, 9 and Science Practices 1-6; NGSS SEPs; CCSS HSS-ID, HSA-CED.A, WHST.11-12.7-9. State frameworks: TX TEKS 112.43(c)(1)-(4); MA HS-PS1-11(MA); FL/GA/VA inquiry and data-analysis standards; CA/NY/NJ science practices.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A spectrum shows a molecular ion cluster at m/z 94 and 96 with nearly equal heights, and a fragment pair at 79 and 81 also nearly equal. Which final conclusion best fits the evidence?

AThe compound likely contains one chlorine atom and no bromine

BThe equal peaks are caused mainly by C-13 in a one-carbon molecule

CThe fragment pair proves the molecular ion has a 2+ charge

DThe compound likely contains one bromine atom, and the fragment pair contains bromine

Solution & Explanation:A near 1:1 pair two m/z units apart is characteristic of one bromine atom. Seeing that pattern in both molecular and fragment regions indicates bromine is retained in the fragment.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A reaction mixture spectrum shows a desired product molecular ion at m/z 116 and a strong starting-material molecular ion at m/z 90. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

AThe product mass is the average of 90 and 116

BThe m/z 90 peak must be the M+26 isotope peak of the product

CThe reaction mixture likely still contains significant starting material

DThe spectrum proves the reaction went to completion

Solution & Explanation:A strong separate molecular ion at the starting-material m/z suggests unreacted starting material remains. Reaction monitoring by MS often compares expected ions for reactants and products.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

An unknown has molecular ion peaks at m/z 64 and 66 in a 3:1 ratio. Candidate formulas include C3H8O (M = 60, no halogen) and C2H5Cl (M = 64/66 isotope pair). Which assignment is better supported?

AC3H8O, because oxygen always produces a 3:1 M/M+2 pair

BC2H5Cl, because the molecular ion pair shows the chlorine isotope pattern

CNeither formula, because isotope pairs cannot occur in molecular ions

DC3H8O, because 60 is the average of 64 and 66

Solution & Explanation:The 64/66 molecular ion pair separated by two units in a 3:1 ratio is characteristic of one chlorine atom, matching C2H5Cl better than a no-halogen formula.

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