What is Mass Spectronomy? A Look Inside a Chemist's Toolbox
How do scientists search for life when peering into Martian rocks? What kind of miraculous gadget do you believe they use to inspect the vegetables for pesticides? Mass spectrometry! Scientists can use mass spectrometry to uncover the composition of materials down to the smallest particles, making it an incredible investigative tool! This method allows the detection and separation of individual ions from a complicated matrix. You can see how it functions in our video depiction and have a chance to try it for yourself!
Presented by:
- Qianjie Wang, Graduate student, Chemistry, MSU
- Liangliang Sun, Associate Professor, Chemistry, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Science Education
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
Time and Location
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4/13/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Third Floor, West Wing