Step 1:In mass spectrometry, a sample containing the atoms or molecules of interest is injected into an instrument called a mass spectrometer. The sample—typically in an aqueous or organic solution—is immediately vaporized by a heater, and the vaporized sample is then bombarded by high-energy electrons. These electrons have enough energy to knock electrons off the atoms in the sample, a process which creates positively-charged ions.
Step2:These ions are then accelerated through electric platesThe amount each ion is deflected depends on its speed and charge. Ions that are moving more slowly (i.e., the heavier ions) are deflected less, while ions that moving more quickly (i.e., the lighter ions) are deflected more. (Think of the force you need to apply to accelerate a bowling ball versus the force needed to accelerate a tennis ball—it takes much less to accelerate the tennis ball!)
step3:after potential difference the atom and isotope will be sent to magnetic field which will result in Lorentz force on both and then both will move in circular motion due to centripetal force and the both atoms and isotope will have different radius of revolution
Magnet Sample enters Heater vaporizes here sample lons accelerated Electron beam source Magnetic field deflects lightest...