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Which scientist performed the first induced transmutation reaction?
Ernest Rutherford was the first scientist to perform an induced transmutation reaction in 1919 by bombarding nitrogen gas with alpha particles to create oxygen and hydrogen.
Which equation represents a transmutation reaction?
A transmutation reaction is represented by an equation that shows the transformation of one element into another through nuclear processes, such as radioactive decay or nuclear bombardment. An example of a transmutation reaction is: [ ^{14}{7}N + ^{4}{2}He \rightarrow ^{17}{8}O + ^{1}{1}H ]
A substance that undergoes a change in a chemical reaction?
A reactant
An amtom undergoes a reaction ant attains a more stable from how do you know is it was chemical or nuclear reaction?
If an atom undergoes a chemical reaction, it involves rearrangement of electrons in the outer shell to form new chemical bonds. On the other hand, if it undergoes a nuclear reaction, it involves changes in the atomic nuclei, resulting in the formation of different elements or isotopes. To determine whether it was a chemical or nuclear reaction, observe whether there are changes in the electron configuration or in the atomic number and mass of the atom.
What observations will you look for to determine if a metal undergoes a reaction?
To determine if a metal undergoes a reaction, you can look for changes in appearance, such as color or texture, the release of gas or heat, and the formation of a new substance.
When an element undergoes nuclear transmutation the result is a completely different what?
When an element undergoes nuclear transmutation the result is a completely different element or isotope. All transmutation occurs through decay or nuclear reaction.
When radon undergoes natural transmutation reaction it emits?
When radon undergoes natural transmutation, it emits alpha particles or alpha radiation. This process occurs as radon changes into a series of other radioactive elements before reaching a stable state. The alpha particles emitted during these decay processes can pose health risks if inhaled or ingested.
Which type of reaction occurs when the high-energy particle collides with the nucleus of an atom converting the atom to a atom of a different element?
transmutation
When a nucleus undergoes radioactive decay its new mass number is?
It depends. If the decay contains a particle with mass, then the nucleus' mass number must decrease. If the decay involves the emission of a massless particle (like a gamma photon), then the mass number is unchanged. If the reaction (not technically a decay) involves the nucleus absorbing a particle with mass (like U-235 absorbing a neutron in a fission chain reaction) then it is a transmutation and not a natural decay. The mass number must increase.
Why is transmutation classified as a reaction?
Transmutation is a nuclear reaction.Transmutation by chemical reactions is only a phantasy of the Middle Ages.
What is the equation for the transmutation that occurs when an alpha particle combines with an oxygen-16 atom emitting a proton?
The transmutation equation for this process is: (α) ²He^4 + (O) 8^16 -> (N) 7^15 + (H) 1^1. In this reaction, an alpha particle and an oxygen-16 atom combine to form a nitrogen-15 atom and a proton, while releasing energy.
Change of one element into another is called what?
transmutation, neutrons
The nuclear reaction that changes one element into another element is called a?
transmutation - same as the alchemists called it.
What type of reaction involve changes in the nucleus of an atom?
Transmutation
Why is the following statement not an example of a transmutation Zinc reacts with copper sulfate to produce copper and zinc sulfate?
The statement is not an example of transmutation because no change in the identity of the elements occurs. In this reaction, zinc and copper ions simply exchange places, resulting in the formation of zinc sulfate and copper metal. Transmutation involves changing one element into another, which is not the case in this reaction.
Which scientist performed the first induced transmutation reaction?
Ernest Rutherford was the first scientist to perform an induced transmutation reaction in 1919 by bombarding nitrogen gas with alpha particles to create oxygen and hydrogen.
What particle is captured by other nuclei in a nuclear chain reaction triggering additional fission events?
Neutrons are the particles captured by other nuclei in a nuclear chain reaction. When these neutrons are absorbed by other nuclei, it can trigger additional fission events, leading to a self-sustaining chain reaction.
