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The low pressure prevents false readings due to the presence of other particles.

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Q: Why is a very low pressure maintained inside the mass spectrometer?
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Why you keep low pressure in mass spectrometer?

prevents collisions


Why is a mass spectrometer maintained in high vacuum?

A mass spectrometer is maintained in high vacuum to prevent interference from air molecules. Air molecules can disrupt the ionization process and affect the accuracy and sensitivity of mass measurements. Maintaining high vacuum ensures that only the ionized particles of interest are present, improving the performance and reliability of the mass spectrometer.


What instrument measures atomic mass?

A very accurate mass spectrometer is needed.


How do you distinguish isotopes by mass spectrometer?

Isotopes (of the same element) have different mass, this is measured by the mass spectrometer


What is the device used to determine atomic masses?

spectrometer


How do you determine the mass of atom using mass spectrometer?

Actually in mass spectrometer the isotopes of an element are separated by applying magnetic field.Each isotope is then compared with carbon-12 to get the atomic mass of that isotope.


What rhymes with mass spectrometer?

Das Volkswagen?


Is difference of mass number is calculated by electron microscope?

no, the mass spectrometer.


How did the mass spectrometer advance the periodic table?

Using mass spectrometer, one can identify and/or separate the isotopes of the elements and also predict its composition in a given mixture.


What is used to measure amounts of isotopes?

mass spectrometer


What matter is a mass spectrometer used to get information from?

plants


How can isotpes of carbon be separated?

Mass spectrometer. (and centrifuges)