What is another word for mass-to-charge ratio?
Pronunciation: [mˈastət͡ʃˈɑːd͡ʒ ɹˈe͡ɪʃɪˌə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The term "mass-to-charge ratio" refers to the ratio of an ion's mass to its electric charge. However, this term can also be referred to by several synonym terms. These include the ion's specific charge, ion-to-electron ratio, m/z ratio, and charge-to-mass ratio. The use of these synonyms depends on the context of the situation and which field of science is being studied. In physics, the term specific charge is commonly used whereas in chemistry, the term m/z ratio is more prevalent. Regardless of the synonym used, all refer to the fundamental property of an ion that describes its behavior in an electromagnetic field.
