Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

This section includes 6 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.

When a value of q is kept constant, the value of m/e is proportional to which of the following when m is the mass number, e is the electric charge, u is the DC potential, v is the peak amplitude and f is the frequency?

A. u/v ratio
B. u
C. v
D. f
Answer» D. f
2.

In quadrupole mass spectrometer, the ratio u/v is mass dependent, where u is the DC voltage and v is the peak amplitude.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Which of the following is used to cool the ion source?

A. Liquid sodium shield
B. Liquid nitrogen shield
C. Water
D. Freon
Answer» C. Water
4.

In pyrolysis spectrometry, heating is done until which of the following is reached?

A. Curie point
B. Boiling point
C. Until production of superheated vapour
D. Until 100<sup>o</sup>C
Answer» B. Boiling point
5.

In cases where differentiation is required between very similar substances, which of the following techniques making use of quadrupole principle is preferred?

A. Evaporation mass spectrometry
B. Pyrolysis mass spectrometry
C. Plasma mass spectrometry
D. Trapped ion mass spectrometry
Answer» C. Plasma mass spectrometry
6.

Which of the following does not affect the resolution of the instrument?

A. Changing length of electrode
B. Changing slope of scan line
C. Quality of machining of the rods
D. Changing length of drift tube
Answer» E.