Problem: What kind of information can be determined from a mass spectrum?

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We’re asked to determine what kind of information can be obtained from a mass spectrum. 


Recall that a mass spectrum is an intensity vs. mass-to-charge ratio plot that represents a chemical analysis.


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What kind of information can be determined from a mass spectrum?

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