Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Physics, chemistry and math all clearly explained step by step.This video goes through a detailed example problem of how a mass spectrometer is used to determine the mass of the naturally occurring isotopes of chlorine. It breaks down all three of it component: the ion source, the velocity selector and the separation detector. A mass spectrometer is used to separate atoms based on their atoms masses.

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Chapters:
00:00 Mass Spectometer
1:00 Introduction
03:45 Velocity Selector
09:15 Detector
12:45 Mass Number