How is percentage abundance of a particular isotope determined?

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Feb 15, 2018

Mass spectrometry.

Explanation:

Mass spectra plot abundance (y axis) against mass/charge ratio of ion.

Mostly ions of +1 charge are formed so ratio is effectively the mass of the ion.

Ions can be formed by electro spray ionisation or electron impact.

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