Bozeman Science
Mass Spectrometry
In this video Paul Andersen explains how a spectrometer was used to identify the presence of isotopes. This modified Dalton's original atomic theory because atoms of the same element had different masses. The functional parts of a mass...
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NASA | MAVEN Profiles: Carlos Gomez-Rosa
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Ancient Organics Discovered on Mars
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Curated OER
Gas Chromatography
A gas chromatography apparatus is demonstrated alongside its computer, and the narrator explains details of the procedure. Occasional graphics help young chemists view what is occurring within the chamber. Since gas chromatography is...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Ap Chemistry: Mass Spectrometry
In this video, Paul Andersen explains how a spectrometer was used to identify the presence of isotopes. This modified Dalton's original atomic theory because atoms of the same element had different masses. The functional parts of a mass...