Which analytical method is commonly used for the detection and quantification of trace metals in environmental samples?
A. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
B. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
C. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
D. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
ICP-MS is commonly used for detecting and quantifying trace metals in environmental samples.