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Mass spectrometry is different from other spectroscopic methods. How?
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Mass spectrometry differs from other spectroscopic methods like UV-Vis, IR, or NMR in its focus. Instead of analyzing the interaction of light with molecules, mass spectrometry measures the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of ions. It essentially breaks down molecules into charged fragments and sorts them based on their mass. This allows for the identification of compounds based on their unique fragmentation patterns and molecular weights.
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