Chapter 2, Problem 38E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The purpose of the magnet in mass spectrometer.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The reason for absence of a peak in mass spectrum of $\text{Cl}$ corresponding to its atomic weight $35.5\text{amu}$ .

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The conclusion that can be drawn from the fact that there is a single peak at a mass of $31$ in mass spectrum of phosphorus $\left(\text{P}\right)$ .