Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Analytical techniques

Analytical techniques — practice question

The element oxygen exists as three stable isotopes, $^{16}\text{O}$, $^{17}\text{O}$ and $^{18}\text{O}$. A mass spectrometer was used to examine a sample of oxygen gas, $\text{O}_2$, and each of these isotopes is found in the sample. How many peaks would be expected to be linked with the $\text{O}_2^+$ ion?

  • A3
  • B5
  • C6
  • D9

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