Mass Spectrometry

Who wants to smash molecules into little bits? A mass spectrometer does, that's who. This is a good technique for corroborating molecular structure, because we can make sure the puzzle pieces fit the right way. Check it out!

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[taffyroosevelt]

You know a topic is hard when even Professor Dave starts to sound confusing.

[rosablackwell]

I work for a university. I watch Professor Dave's videos because he explains this stuff better than my own faculty.

[montsermuro]

I literally watched over 20 videos trying to understand this, and this was the ONLY one that helped. Thank you

[lukehardin]

Literally the only good Mass Spec video on YouTube

[Kvng]

4 minutes with you is more effective than 120 minutes with my teacher

[SmokingLizard]

parents as chem teachers < your chem teacher < university chem teacher < some random YT tutorial < ChatGPT < Prof. Dave

[Truck--kun]

*throws tuition at screen*
why can't college professor teach this clearly!

[chymisttv]

I'm Chymist, a final year chemistry student in Nigeria with a YouTube channel called Chymist Explains. I'm inspired by Professor Dave Explains 🤗. He's my role model.

[wloex]

Absolutely amazing. Until I found this video, I had so much trouble finding what the small peaks were, since I only found answers for the M+1 and M+2 peaks next to the molecular ion so I got confused if such isotopes were similar to the other smaller fragments.

[Nikkeishajk]

the opening makes me smile every time XD

[reidmcneil]

I learn way from you than my O chem prof who has a PHD in spectroscopy

[hananon]

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[livthomson]

Professor Dave is even better at explaining topics than Khan Academy! Currently studying for the MCAT and couldn't have raised my Chemical and Physical Foundations score without you!!

[erin]

Just in time for the ACS exam.. Thanks Professor Dave!!

[JMSouchak]

I had to explain MS and the phrase I got from this video "vaporize it, ionize it, and smash it to bits" has been so helpful also it reminded me of the line "smash 'em, boil 'em, put 'em in a pot."

[Hibyewt]

This was not confusing at all! Thanks so much. This helped explain things so much quicker, at least the basic concept. I feel prepared to continue further into the slides :X. I know I'll be one day able to make it into the veterinary science Thanks so much for your help Dave!

[laurensettle]

Searched mass spec for dummys because i have to do a poster about it for an assessment, was not dissapointed.

[halasimov]

Wow I thought this was way beyond my comprehension but you explained it so well! Sparked fascination

[kareemapbio]

Analytical Chemistry is so difficult for me but I find it the most interesting. Dream job, analytical chemist with a concentration in organic synthesis.

[Biruk-ks]

Thank you your method of explanation is better than other'