The Resolving Power for a Mass Spectrometer Can Be Calculated

question 9

Multiple Choice

The resolving power for a mass spectrometer can be calculated using the equations Which of the following statements are NOT true regarding resolving power?
I m is the larger value of m/z
II m is the difference between the two m/z peaks
III m_1/2 is the width of the peak at half maximum height
IV m is the smaller value of m/z
V m_1/2 is the average mass for the two peaks

• A)I and V
• B)II,III,and IV
• C)I,II,and III
• D)I,II,and V
• E)II and IV

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