S1.2 (AHL) The nuclear atom
This Higher Level page covers the use of mass spectrometry to determine the relative atomic masses of elements from their isotopic composition. It includes the basic principles of mass spectrometry but not the operational details (as these will not be assessed). How do the nuclei of atoms differ? Mass spectroscopy coupled with other techniques such as gas chromatography (GC/MS) and inductively coupled plasma-atomic...