How to interpret a mass spectrum for a molecule

Mass spectrometry isn't just for finding the relative abundance of isotopes in an element sample - it is a really powerful analytical tool for finding the molecular mass of a molecule and for piecing together the structure. In this video I explain ... how to find the molecular ion peak and base peak in a spectrum how molecules fragment and how this shows up on a spectrum how to use the M+1 peak to determine the number of carbon atoms in a molecule how to recognise the presence of other isotopes in a molecular spectrum how to use high definition mass spec tips for getting the marks in exams Looking for practice problems or resources to support your studies? Visit https://crunchchemistry.co.uk/interpr... to find notes and A level style questions for mass spectrometry 😍. Ready to take it to the next level? Download a booklet of exam style questions on mass spectrometry, IR and NMR spectroscopy with perfectly structured, fully explained answers and exam tips - https://crunchchemistry.co.uk/mass-sp... Preparation is the key to success!