Analysis using Mass Spectrometry and Infrared Spectroscopy -Booklet Activity (A-Level Chemistry)

An excellent activity to allow your A-Level Chemists to apply their knowledge of Mass Spectrometry and Infrared Spectroscopy to identify some Organic unknowns. This activity will need to be taught after students have had an introduction to the main homologous series’ in their first year of A-Level Chemistry.

The task involves students studying mass and infrared spectra to identify the unknown chemicals. Some qualitative clues have also been given to encourage students to realise that analysis often involves multiple sets of data.

All answers are included. I gave this as a paired task but would work well in groups, individually, as a homework or an assessment.