• Focused introductions designed to give students an in-depth understanding of a diverse range of important topics in modern chemistry
• Frequent diagrams, margin notes, and definitions support students in their learning
• Questions at the end of every chapter and interactive online questions encourage active learning and promote deep understanding
• Provides a clear and accessible first introduction to the basic principles of mass spectrometry
• Reflects the practical elements of mass spectrometry which are an increasingly important focus of undergraduate studies
• Includes mathematical content tailored to the specific needs and abilities of an undergraduate audience
• Supplemented by numerous real-life examples, interesting facts about the technique, and links to other textbooks which provide more detailed coverage

    
The renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today's students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry.
    
The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter and online multiple-choice questions, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, further reading, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student's understanding of these essential areas of chemistry.
    
This brand new addition to the series provides the most concise, clear, and accessible first introduction to the basic principles of mass spectrometry.
     
    
Online resources
The online resources that accompany Mass Spectrometry include:
  
For students:
- Multiple-choice questions for self-directed learning
  
For registered adopting lecturers:
- Figures from the book available to download