How is the molecular ion (M+) identified in a mass spectrum?
The molecular ion (M+) is the peak with the highest m/z value.
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How can the number of isotopes of a particular element be determined from a mass spectrum?
By counting the number of peaks.
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How can relative isotopic abundance by determined from a mass spectrum?
By the relative height of each peak.
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How is the relative molecular mass of a molecule deduced from its mass spectrum?
By identifying the m/z value of the molecular ion peak
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