Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Analytical Instrumentation knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In mass spectrometer, the sample gas is introduced into the highly evacuated spectrometer tube and it is ionised by electron beam.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which of the following statements is not true about mass spectrometry?

A. Impurities of masses different from the one being analysed interferes with the result
B. It has great sensitivity
C. It is suitable for data storage
D. It is suitable for library retrieval
Answer» B. It has great sensitivity
3.

Which of the following ions pass through the slit and reach the collecting plate?

A. Negative ions of all masses
B. Positive ions of all masses
C. Negative ions of specific mass
D. Positive ions of specific mass
Answer» E.
4.

In a mass spectrometer, the ion currents are measured using which of the following?

A. Scintillation counter
B. Ion counter
C. Electrometer tube
D. Electric fields
Answer» D. Electric fields
5.

The procedure for mass spectroscopy starts with which of the following processes?

A. The sample is bombarded by electron beam
B. The ions are separated by passing them into electric and magnetic field
C. The sample is converted into gaseous state
D. The ions are detected
Answer» D. The ions are detected
6.

No two molecules will be fragmented and ionized in exactly the same manner.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

In mass spectrometer, the ions are sorted out in which of the following ways?

A. By accelerating them through electric field
B. By accelerating them through magnetic field
C. By accelerating them through electric and magnetic field
D. By applying a high voltage
Answer» D. By applying a high voltage
8.

Mass spectrometer separates ions on the basis of which of the following?

A. Mass
B. Charge
C. Molecular weight
D. Mass to charge ratio
Answer» E.
9.

In mass spectrometer, the sample that has to be analysed is bombarded with which of the following?

A. Protons
B. Electrons
C. Neutrons
D. Alpha particles
Answer» C. Neutrons
10.

Who invented mass spectrometers?

A. J.J Thompson
B. Goldstein
C. Nikola Tesla
D. Aston
Answer» B. Goldstein
11.

Mass spectrometers are used to determine which of the following?

A. Composition in sample
B. Concentration of elements in sample
C. Relative mass of atoms
D. Properties of sample
Answer» D. Properties of sample