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How is the mass of one electron determined?
Can you explain how a mass spectrometer works?
Sure. A mass spectrometer works by ionizing a sample of particles and then accelerating them through a magnetic field. The magnetic field causes the particles to separate based on their mass and charge, allowing scientists to determine the mass-to-charge ratio of each particle. By comparing the mass-to-charge ratio of the electrons to those of known particles, scientists can determine the mass of one electron.