Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

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1.

Given below is the block diagram of mass spectrometer. Identify the unmarked component.

A. Inlet system
B. Ionisation chamber
C. Vacuum system
D. Ion transducer
Answer» E.
2.

Under which of the following temperatures is the ionisation chamber maintained?

A. 100oC
B. 200oC
C. 300oC
D. 400oC
Answer» C. 300oC
3.

Which of the following is used to inject liquid samples?

A. Hypodermic needle
B. Glass bulb
C. Capillary tube
D. Curvette
Answer» B. Glass bulb
4.

Which of the following is not a type of ion detector used in mass spectrometers?

A. Electron multiplier
B. Flame emission detector
C. Faraday cup collector
D. Photographic plates
Answer» C. Faraday cup collector
5.

Which of the following is normally done to convert the sample into the gaseous state?

A. Sample is pressurized
B. Chemical reactions are made to occur
C. Sample is heated
D. Sample is cooled
Answer» D. Sample is cooled
6.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_A_TYPE_OF_ION_DETECTOR_USED_IN_MASS_SPECTROMETERS??$

A. Electron multiplier
B. Flame emission detector
C. Faraday cup collector
D. Photographic plates
Answer» C. Faraday cup collector
7.

Under which of the following temperatures is the ionisation chamber maintained?$

A. 100<sup>o</sup>C
B. 200<sup>o</sup>C
C. 300<sup>o</sup>C
D. 400<sup>o</sup>C
Answer» C. 300<sup>o</sup>C
8.

Which_of_the_following_is_used_to_inject_liquid_samples?$

A. Hypodermic needle
B. Glass bulb
C. Capillary tube
D. Curvette
Answer» B. Glass bulb
9.

In glow discharge ion source, the sample is atomised by which of the following process?

A. Evaporation
B. Sputtering
C. Heating
D. Annealing
Answer» C. Heating
10.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of nebulizers that are commonly used?

A. Low cost
B. Low uptake rate
C. High efficiency
D. High uptake rate
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following is not one of the types of mass analyser?

A. Magnetic sector analyser
B. Frequency sweep analyser
C. Double focussing spectrometer
D. Time of flight analyser
Answer» C. Double focussing spectrometer
12.

Mass analyser is similar to which of the following in optical spectrometer?

A. Source
B. Monochromator
C. Detector
D. Sample
Answer» C. Detector
13.

Which of the following is not a type of ionisation?

A. Field ionisation
B. Spontaneous ionisation
C. Spark ionisation
D. Chemical ionisation
Answer» C. Spark ionisation
14.

Which of the following probes are used for the introduction of the sample?

A. Silica
B. Quartz
C. Graphite
D. Silver
Answer» B. Quartz
15.

Which of the following is normally done to convert the sample into gaseous state?

A. Sample is pressurized
B. Chemical reactions are made to occur
C. Sample is heated
D. Sample is cooled
Answer» D. Sample is cooled
16.

Inlet system is also known as which of the following?

A. Initial system
B. Sample reservoir
C. Sample handling system
D. Element injection system
Answer» D. Element injection system
17.

Which of the following can be introduced into the ionization chamber directly?

A. Solid samples with low vapour pressure
B. Solid samples with high vapour pressure
C. Liquid samples with low density
D. Liquid samples with high density
Answer» B. Solid samples with high vapour pressure
18.

Which of the following is not a component of mass spectrometer?

A. Inlet system
B. Sweep generator
C. Ion transducer
D. Mass analyser
Answer» C. Ion transducer