Obesity Is Increasing Dramatically Among U.S. Children

question 8

True/False

Obesity is increasing dramatically among U.S. children.

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Definitions:

Molecular Formula

A representation of the number and type of atoms present in a molecule, showing the exact composition of a molecule but not its structure.

M/Z Values

In mass spectrometry, a ratio of the mass to the charge number of ions, used to identify and quantify substances in a sample.

Molecular Ions

Ions composed of more than one atom, formed when a molecule gains or loses electrons.

Molecular Ion Peak

The peak in a mass spectrum that corresponds to the mass of the intact molecule, often used for molecular weight determination.