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Why does bleed matter particularly with a mass spectrometer?

  • A.It absorbs the ionising electrons
  • B.It raises the pressure beyond the pump's capacity
  • C.Its ions contaminate the source and the spectra
  • D.It quenches the flame in the detector

Answer: C

Siloxane fragments from a bleeding column appear as persistent background ions and gradually coat the source, reducing sensitivity. There is no flame, electrons are not absorbed appreciably, and a capillary's flow is well within pumping capacity. Low-bleed columns exist specifically for this pairing, which is a good example of one component being redesigned because of what it does to another. Reading the definition literally, rather than recalling a formula, is the reliable route through questions of this shape.

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