Question
Question: To determine the masses of the isotopes of an element which of the following techniques is useful...
To determine the masses of the isotopes of an element which of the following techniques is useful
A
The acceleration of charged atoms by an electric field and their subsequent deflection by a variable magnetic field
B
The spectroscopic examination of the light emitted by vaporised elements subjected to electric discharge
C
The photographing of the diffraction patterns which arise when X-rays are passed through crystals
D
The bombardment of metal foil with alpha particles
Answer
The acceleration of charged atoms by an electric field and their subsequent deflection by a variable magnetic field
Explanation
Solution
It is the required technique.