Would 79Br+ or 79Br2+ deflect more in a mass spectrometer?

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SCooke
Nov 28, 2017

#79Br^(2+)#

Explanation:

The mass separation is the result, but the actual mechanism of a mass spectrometer depends on the magnetic field and ions as well. So, for equal masses, the one with the larger charge would be deflected more in a mass spectrometer.

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