Mass Spectrometer - Find Radial Separation of 58Ni+ & 60Ni+

In summary, the problem involves a mass spectrometer with two singly charged ions passing through a velocity selector and then entering a chamber with a uniform magnetic field. The task is to find the radial separation between the ions, given the masses and values for the electric and magnetic fields. Showing an attempted solution is necessary for receiving help.
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In a mass spectrometer, singly charged 58Ni+ (mass, m= 9.26 × 10-26 kg), and 60Ni+ (mass, m= 9.58 × 10-26 kg) ions pass through a velocity selector (with crossed electric and magnetic fields, E = 2 × 105 N/C and B=3000 G) and then enter a chamber of uniform magnetic field B = 0.12 T. Find the radial separation between the ions.
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Alex kevin said:

Homework Statement



In a mass spectrometer, singly charged 58Ni+ (mass, m= 9.26 × 10-26 kg), and 60Ni+ (mass, m= 9.58 × 10-26 kg) ions pass through a velocity selector (with crossed electric and magnetic fields, E = 2 × 105 N/C and B=3000 G) and then enter a chamber of uniform magnetic field B = 0.12 T. Find the radial separation between the ions.
Alex:
Please don't delete parts of the HW template. All three parts are mandatory, and you may not treat them as optional, particularly the third part, which is where you are supposed to show your work towards a solution.

According to PF Rules, if you don't show an attempted solution, you won't receive help.
 

FAQ: Mass Spectrometer - Find Radial Separation of 58Ni+ & 60Ni+

What is a mass spectrometer?

A mass spectrometer is a scientific instrument used to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions. It works by ionizing a sample and then separating the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio. This information can then be used to identify and quantify the different components of a sample.

What is the significance of finding the radial separation of 58Ni+ and 60Ni+?

The radial separation of 58Ni+ and 60Ni+ is important because it can provide insight into the isotopic composition of a sample. Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different mass-to-charge ratios. By measuring the radial separation of different isotopes, scientists can determine the relative abundance of each isotope in a sample.

How does a mass spectrometer measure the radial separation of ions?

A mass spectrometer uses an electric or magnetic field to deflect the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio. The heavier ions will be deflected less, while the lighter ions will be deflected more. This results in a separation of the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio, which can be measured and used to calculate the radial separation.

What are some common applications of mass spectrometry?

Mass spectrometry has a wide range of applications in various fields, including chemistry, biology, medicine, forensics, and environmental science. It can be used for identifying unknown compounds, quantifying the amount of a particular substance in a sample, and studying the structure and composition of molecules.

What are the limitations of using a mass spectrometer to find the radial separation of 58Ni+ and 60Ni+?

One limitation is that the mass spectrometer can only measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions, not their exact mass. This can lead to some uncertainty in the results. Additionally, the sample must be in the gas phase, which may not be possible for all types of samples. Finally, the accuracy and precision of the measurements can be affected by various factors such as instrumental drift and contamination of the sample.

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