"Dutch metal" is an alloy composed of copper and zinc

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Atomic Structure and Properties · Atomic Structure and Properties

Problem

"Dutch metal" is an alloy composed of 86%86\% copper and 14%14\% zinc. This alloy closely resembles gold, so it is often used for making costume jewellery. Explain how Dutch metal can be distinguished from gold using mass spectrometry.

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