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Which type of mass spectrometer separates ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio using a magnetic field?
- A Quadrupole mass spectrometer
- B Time-of-flight mass spectrometer
- C Ion trap mass spectrometer
- D Magnetic sector mass spectrometer
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A Magnetic sector mass spectrometer separates ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio using a magnetic field. In this type of mass spectrometer, ions are accelerated through a magnetic field, and the extent to which they are deflected by the field depends on their mass-to-charge ratio. Lighter ions will be deflected more than heavier ions, allowing for the separation and subsequent detection of ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio. Magnetic sector mass spectrometers are particularly useful for high-resolution mass analysis and accurate determination of isotopic composition.