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Spectroscopy and Instrumental Analysis

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This Spectroscopy and Instrumental Analysis page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes on topics such as NMR, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, UV-visible work, mass spectrometry and chromatography. It's built for university students and professional candidates, school students, and teachers after ready-made material, all practicing how to read spectra and explain instruments. There are over 190 resources here, including more than 60 mind maps and over 80 flashcard decks, from A-level Chemistry level to university study. Pick a topic, try a quiz, then make your own set.

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Topics in Spectroscopy and Instrumental Analysis

Interaction of Radiation with Matter7Atomic Spectroscopy10UV-Visible Spectroscopy and Spectrophotometry16Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy29NMR Spectroscopy24Proton NMR Spectroscopy12Carbon-13 NMR Spectroscopy9Mass Spectrometry41Chromatography5Spectroscopic Structure Determination16

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What this page covers

This unit sits in the Chemical Analysis strand of Chemistry. It is mostly about the instruments chemists use to identify substances and work out structures. The biggest themes are mass spectrometry, NMR (both proton and carbon-13), infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible work and Raman spectroscopy. A smaller set of resources also touches on gas chromatography, HPLC, fluorescence and EPR.

Where to start

If the subject is new, begin with a broad overview. The mind map called Spectroscopy links introductory ideas, basic molecular spectroscopy, IR, UV/vis, NMR/EPR and mass spectrometry in one place. The note Introduction to Spectroscopy and the quiz of the same name give you a gentle first pass.

Then move to one technique at a time:

  1. Mass spectrometry: read the slide set Mass Spectrometry, then the note What is Mass Spectrometer used for?
  2. NMR: open the mind map Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, which starts from nuclear spin and magnetic moment.
  3. Infrared: try the quiz Lesson VII.3-4 ProtonGuru.com Mini-Quiz: Infrared Spectroscopy.
  4. Raman: look at 18A Theory of Raman spectroscopy, which covers the laser source, scattered radiation and the spectrometer.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a mind map first so the main branches are clear. Then take a quiz on the same technique and note what you missed. The quiz Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry uses fill-in-the-blank questions about how samples are ionized, so it suits anyone who has just looked at a mass spectrometry map. Flashcards such as H NMR Chemical Shifts and 13C NMR Chemical Shifts are handy for memorizing values you will need when reading spectra.

The mind maps Block 9 part 1 and Block 9 Part 2 Spectroscopy compare IR, NMR, mass and UV-VIS methods side by side. They help you decide which technique answers which question about a compound.

Who it suits

Most resources here are at university level, with a good share suited to school students, including some that mention A-level Chemistry. Teachers can pick out maps and decks to share with a class. Every resource here was made by GoConqr users, so styles vary. Choose one technique today, open a map, then test yourself with a quiz.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map called Spectroscopy. It outlines the introduction, basic molecular spectroscopy, practical aspects, IR, UV/vis, NMR/EPR and mass spectrometry. After that, choose one technique and move to its notes, flashcards or quiz so the details stick in a sensible order.

What do the mind maps on this page cover?

There are more than 60 mind maps. They cover NMR, carbon-13 NMR, infrared, Raman and rotational spectroscopy, fluorescence, gas chromatography and many on mass spectrometry, including time of flight and ionization methods. Some compare several techniques in one map, which helps when you need the big picture.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users rather than by GoConqr itself, so it is worth comparing a couple of resources on the same technique if one explanation does not click.

Which levels and exams do these resources suit?

Most are aimed at university students and professional candidates, and a smaller share suits school students. At least one listed resource mentions A-level Chemistry. Teachers can also use the maps, notes and decks as ready-made material, picking those that match the level of their class.

Are there quizzes for NMR and infrared?

Yes. Look for Proton Shift NMR (in ppm), the carbon-13 NMR mini-quiz from ProtonGuru.com and the infrared spectroscopy mini-quiz. There are more than 10 quizzes in total, so pair each with a map or flashcard deck on the same technique to check what you recall.

What if the topic I need is missing?

Try a neighboring technique, since NMR, IR and mass spectrometry resources often overlap. If you still cannot find it, a free account lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes, and also saves your quiz scores.

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