Spectroscopy: Principles and Applications in Chemistry

Question 1

Which molecular spectroscopy technique utilizes microwaves?

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Microwave spectroscopy

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Infrared spectroscopy

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Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Question 2

For analyzing large biomolecules, which mass spectrometry technique is most appropriate?

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Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

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Electron impact ionization mass spectrometry

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Gas chromatography mass spectrometry

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Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Question 3

What is the primary function of a spectrometer?

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To separate and measure the intensity of different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation

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To ionize molecules for mass spectrometry

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To excite atoms for atomic spectroscopy

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To amplify signals for spectroscopic detection

Question 4

Which technique is NOT a form of spectroscopy?

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Chromatography

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Atomic spectroscopy

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Molecular spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

Question 5

Which spectroscopic technique involves the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by a sample, resulting in the excitation of electrons?

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Absorption spectroscopy

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Emission spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Question 6

According to the Bohr model, what expression relates the energy difference between two energy levels (ΔE) to the wavelength of light (λ) emitted or absorbed during a transition?

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ΔE = hc/λ

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E = hc/λ

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E = ΔE/h

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hc/λ = ΔE

Question 7

In molecular spectroscopy, which vibrational mode describes the bending of a molecule's constituent atoms?

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Bending

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Stretching

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Rotation

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Scissoring

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of a mass spectrometer in analytical chemistry?

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To identify and determine the mass-to-charge ratio of ions

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To quantify the concentration of a substance in a sample

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To determine the structure of a molecule

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To separate isotopes of an element

Question 9

What is the key difference between fluorescence and phosphorescence?

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Fluorescence is a short-lived emission of light, while phosphorescence is a long-lived emission of light

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Fluorescence occurs at a higher wavelength than the excitation wavelength, while phosphorescence occurs at a lower wavelength than the excitation wavelength

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Fluorescence is a spin-allowed transition, while phosphorescence is a spin-forbidden transition

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Fluorescence is caused by the absorption of X-rays, while phosphorescence is caused by the absorption of ultraviolet light

Question 10

What is the fundamental principle behind inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)?

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Ions are generated in a plasma and then sorted by their mass-to-charge ratio

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Molecules are fragmented in a plasma and then analyzed by their mass-to-charge ratio

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Atoms are excited in a plasma and then identified by their mass-to-charge ratio

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Electrons are emitted from a plasma and then measured by their mass-to-charge ratio

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an application of spectroscopy in chemistry?

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Predicting the reactivity of a compound

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Identifying unknown compounds

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Determining the structure of molecules

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Analyzing the purity of a sample

Question 12

Which of the following is **not** a type of spectroscopy?

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Luminescence spectroscopy

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Atomic spectroscopy

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Molecular spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

Question 13

What is the principle behind atomic absorption spectroscopy?

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Absorption of light by atoms in the ground state, followed by excitation

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Excitation of atoms followed by emission of photons

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Interaction of molecules with electromagnetic radiation

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Separation of ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio

Question 14

Which of the following techniques is used to identify and characterize both organic and inorganic compounds?

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Mass spectrometry

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NMR spectroscopy

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UV-Vis spectroscopy

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Atomic emission spectroscopy

Question 15

What is the key difference between absorption and emission spectroscopy?

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In absorption spectroscopy, light is absorbed by the sample, while in emission spectroscopy, light is emitted by the sample after excitation

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In emission spectroscopy, light is absorbed by the sample, while in absorption spectroscopy, light is emitted by the sample

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Both techniques involve the absorption of light by the sample

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Both techniques involve the emission of light by the sample

Question 16

Which type of spectroscopy is used to determine the isotopic composition of a sample?

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Mass spectrometry

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Atomic spectroscopy

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Molecular spectroscopy

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NMR spectroscopy

Question 17

What is the relationship between the frequency of light absorbed or emitted and the energy difference between the energy levels involved?

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The frequency is directly proportional to the energy difference

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The frequency is inversely proportional to the energy difference

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The frequency is not related to the energy difference

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The energy difference is directly proportional to the frequency

Question 18

What is the purpose of a detector in spectroscopy?

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To convert light into an electrical signal

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To amplify the signal from the sample

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To select a specific wavelength of light

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To focus the light beam onto the sample

Question 19

Which type of spectroscopy is used to identify and characterize elements based on the specific wavelengths of light they emit or absorb?

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Atomic spectroscopy

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Molecular spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Question 20

What is the fundamental principle governing molecular spectroscopy?

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Molecules absorb or emit energy at unique wavelengths, corresponding to transitions between their vibrational and rotational energy levels.

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Atoms emit light at discrete wavelengths when electrons transition between energy levels.

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Ions can be identified by their characteristic mass-to-charge ratios.

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Nuclear spins can be aligned and manipulated using magnetic fields.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of mass spectrometer?

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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer

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Time-of-flight mass spectrometer

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Quadrupole mass spectrometer

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Gas chromatography-mass spectrometer

Question 22

What information can be obtained from a UV-Vis absorption spectrum?

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The presence of specific functional groups within a molecule

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The molecular weight of a compound

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The isotopic composition of a sample

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The three-dimensional structure of a protein

Question 23

What is the fundamental principle behind mass spectrometry?

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Ions can be separated and detected based on their mass-to-charge ratio.

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Molecules can be identified by their characteristic absorption and emission spectra.

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Atomic nuclei can be aligned and manipulated using magnetic fields.

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Electrons can be excited to higher energy levels by electromagnetic radiation.

Question 24

Which of the following molecules would exhibit a strong absorption peak in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Hydrogen (H2)

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Nitrogen (N2)

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Oxygen (O2)

Question 25

The wavelength of light absorbed or emitted by an atom or molecule is characteristic of its:

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Electronic structure

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Molecular weight

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Chemical composition

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Physical state

Question 26

In mass spectrometry, ions are separated based on their:

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Mass-to-charge ratio (m/z)

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Atomic number

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Molecular weight

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Isotopic composition

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a common ionization method used in mass spectrometry?

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Gel electrophoresis

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Electron ionization

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Chemical ionization

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Photoionization

Question 28

The base peak in a mass spectrum typically represents the:

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Most abundant ion fragment

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Highest mass-to-charge ratio

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Parent ion

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Fragment ion with the lowest molecular weight

Question 29

Which of the following is not a spectroscopic technique?

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Gas chromatography

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Atomic spectroscopy

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Molecular spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

Question 30

Which technique is not used in spectroscopy?

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Chromatography

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Atomic spectroscopy

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Molecular spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

Question 31

Which of the following is not a type of spectroscopy?

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Radiography

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Molecular spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

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Atomic spectroscopy

Question 32

Which spectroscopy technique is primarily used to identify and characterize organic compounds by analyzing their functional groups?

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Infrared spectroscopy

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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

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Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of a mass spectrometer in the field of analytical chemistry?

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To separate and measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions, providing information about the molecular weight and elemental composition of the sample.

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To identify atomic elements by analyzing their emission spectra.

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To determine the functional groups present in organic compounds based on their fragmentation patterns.

Question 34

Which spectroscopy technique is capable of providing detailed information about the three-dimensional structure of molecules?

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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

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Infrared spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

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Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

Question 35

Identify the main limitation associated with mass spectrometry as an analytical technique.

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Mass spectrometry cannot distinguish between isomers that have the same molecular weight but different structural arrangements.

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Mass spectrometry is only applicable to the analysis of small molecules, limiting its use for larger and more complex compounds.

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Mass spectrometry requires large sample sizes, making it impractical for certain applications.

Question 36

In comparison to absorbance spectroscopy, what is a significant advantage of using fluorescence spectroscopy?

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Fluorescence spectroscopy offers enhanced sensitivity, allowing for the detection and analysis of analytes present in lower concentrations.

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Fluorescence spectroscopy provides more detailed information about the molecular structure and bonding.

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Fluorescence spectroscopy is less expensive and more accessible compared to absorbance spectroscopy.

Question 37

Which of the following molecules would exhibit a strong IR absorption band at around 1700 cm-1?

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C=O

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O-H

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N-H

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C-H

Question 38

Which spectroscopic technique is commonly employed to study the structure of proteins?

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NMR spectroscopy

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Infrared spectroscopy

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UV-Vis spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

Question 39

In NMR spectroscopy, which factor primarily influences the chemical shift of a nucleus?

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Electronegativity of neighboring atoms

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Temperature

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pH

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Solvent

Question 40

Which of the following detectors is commonly used in gas chromatography?

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Flame ionization detector (FID)

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Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) detector

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Atomic emission detector

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a type of spectroscopy?

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Gravimetric analysis

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Molecular spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

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Atomic spectroscopy

Question 42

What is the fundamental principle underlying atomic spectroscopy?

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Atoms absorb and emit photons of specific wavelengths, corresponding to the electronic transitions between discrete energy levels.

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Molecules vibrate and rotate, resulting in the absorption and emission of photons at specific frequencies.

Question 43

What is the primary function of a monochromator in a spectrophotometer?

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To isolate a specific wavelength of light from a broad spectrum, allowing it to pass through the sample.

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To convert the light signal into an electrical signal

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To amplify the intensity of the incident light

Question 44

What is the primary function of a mass spectrometer?

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To separate and detect ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio

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To convert the electrical signal into a mass spectrum

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To amplify the signal from the ionization source

Question 45

What is the fundamental difference between absorption spectroscopy and emission spectroscopy?

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In absorption spectroscopy, the sample absorbs energy, while in emission spectroscopy, the sample emits energy.

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Absorption spectroscopy uses a continuous light source, while emission spectroscopy uses a discrete light source.

Question 46

Which type of spectroscopy investigates electronic transitions and occurs in the UV-visible electromagnetic radiation range?

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UV-Visible Spectroscopy

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Infrared Spectroscopy

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Mass Spectrometry

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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Question 47

In infrared spectroscopy, the absorption peak around 1700 cm^-1 primarily corresponds to which functional group?

Accepted Answer

C=O

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C-H

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O-H

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N-H

Question 48

Which ionization technique commonly used in mass spectrometry produces predominantly singly charged positive ions?

Accepted Answer

Electron Impact Ionization

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Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization

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Electrospray Ionization

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Chemical Ionization

Question 49

In atomic emission spectroscopy, the energy released when excited electrons return to their ground state is emitted in the form of:

Accepted Answer

Light

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Chemical energy

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Sound

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Heat

Question 50

Which type of molecular spectroscopy is used to determine molecular structure and provides information about vibrational modes?

Accepted Answer

Infrared Spectroscopy

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Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy

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Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy

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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Question 51

In NMR spectroscopy, the nucleus commonly used due to its high natural abundance and spin quantum number of 1/2 is:

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1H

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13C

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31P

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15N

Question 52

In atomic absorption spectroscopy, the sample is typically introduced into a flame or a furnace to achieve:

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Vaporization of atoms and excitation of electrons

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Production of free radicals

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Generation of ions

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Ionization of molecules

Question 53

A major limitation of infrared spectroscopy is its inability to:

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Differentiate enantiomers

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Provide low sensitivity

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Interfere with water

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Be expensive