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An element's mass spectrum shows peaks only at m/z 197 with relative abundance 100%. What does this indicate?

A.The element is monoisotopic
B.The instrument failed to ionize the sample
C.The element has equal-abundance isotopes
D.The atomic number is 197

Explanation

Core Concept

A single peak means the element has exactly one natural isotope, as with fluorine-19. No additional masses are present to average, so the atomic mass equals 197 exactly.

Correct Answer

AThe element is monoisotopic

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