Mass/Charge Ratio of Ions: How Much Difference?

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Ions of the same element can have different mass/charge ratios due to variations in their mass and charge. The discussion clarified that mass/charge ratio is solely dependent on these two quantities. It was also noted that charge/mass ratio, which is the inverse of mass/charge, is relevant in mass spectrometry. Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate measurements in scientific applications. The conversation emphasized the importance of distinguishing between ions and isotopes in this context.
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How much difference is there between the mass/charge ratio of ions of the same element? Is it the same, or does it depend on other factors?
 
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StandardBanana said:
How much difference is there between the mass/charge ratio of atoms of the same element? Is it the same, or does it depend on other factors?
Did you mean "ions" of the same element (as noted by the thread title)? Or perhaps "isotopes"?

Regardless, mass/charge ratio should be solely dependent on those two quantities.
 
Comeback City said:
Did you mean "ions" of the same element (as noted by the thread title)? Or perhaps "isotopes"?

Regardless, mass/charge ratio should be solely dependent on those two quantities.

Yes I do mean ions, thank you for clearing that up :smile:

Does this mean that ions of the same element can have different mass/weight ratios?
 
StandardBanana said:
Yes I do mean ions, thank you for clearing that up :smile:

Does this mean that ions of the same element can have different mass/weight ratios?
No problem, and sorry for not mentioning before... Welcome to the Forums!

Yes, different ions of the same element have different mass/charge ratios.

Also, note, charge/mass ratio is also used sometimes, which is just the inverse of mass/charge. Both are important in mass spectrometry.
 
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