Interactive Demo
Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab
Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Chemistry course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Moles and Molar Mass, Mass Spectrometry of Elements, Elemental Composition of Pure Substances, Composition of Mixtures. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 1 slider, 7 buttons and a live visual canvas. This demo lives in the “Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties” section of the course.

How to use this demo
- Drag the sliders to change the inputs and watch the visualization update in real time.
- Use the “Mg”, “B”, “Cl”, “Zr” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Moles and Molar Mass
- Mass Spectrometry of Elements
- Elemental Composition of Pure Substances
- Composition of Mixtures
- Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration
- Photoelectron Spectroscopy
- Periodic Trends
- Valence Electrons and Ionic Compounds
Frequently asked questions
What does the Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab demo do?
Unit 1 explores the fundamental building blocks of matter, focusing on atomic theory, electron configuration, and the periodic table's organization. Students learn to use mass spectrometry and spectroscopy to understand… Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What AP Chemistry concept does Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab teach?
Unit 1 explores the fundamental building blocks of matter, focusing on atomic theory, electron configuration, and the periodic table's organization. Students learn to use mass spectrometry and spectroscopy to understand… It focuses on Moles and Molar Mass, Mass Spectrometry of Elements, Elemental Composition of Pure Substances, Composition of Mixtures, Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration, Photoelectron Spectroscopy from the “Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties” section.
What can I control in Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab?
The sliders change the key inputs; the “Mg”, “B”, “Cl”, “Zr” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab fit into the AP Chemistry course?
AP Chemistry is a college-level course designed to provide students with a foundation in chemical principles through inquiry-based investigations and nine core units of study. The curriculum emphasizes four 'Big Ideas'… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties” section. Open the full AP Chemistry course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-chemistry-93d8d563-93f0-409b-98a5-45f8375bb0a6 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Mass Spectrometry Interactive Lab?
You'll build intuition for Moles and Molar Mass, Mass Spectrometry of Elements, Elemental Composition of Pure Substances, Composition of Mixtures, Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration, Photoelectron Spectroscopy — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Chemistry alone.
From the AP Chemistry course
This interactive demo is part of the Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties section. Explore the full AP Chemistry course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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