Which of the Following Statements Regarding Mass Spectrometry Is NOT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding mass spectrometry is NOT true?

A) Mass spectrometers ionize molecules.
B) Mass spectrometry can be used to determine empirical and molecular formulas.
C) The height (intensity) of the signal observed is proportional to the number of ions at that mass-to-charge ratio.
D) The signal detected at the highest mass-to-charge ratio is often the smallest fragment of the molecule.
E) Distinctive fragmentation patterns can be used to identify molecules.