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What atomic particle must undergo a change in number during every transmutation reaction?
Nuclear transmutation happens in most (not all) types of nuclear decay. In transmutation, the number of neutrons might remain the same, but the number of protons certainly does not, because the number of protons determines the atomic number of the atom, and transmutation requires a change in atomic number. Since the number of electrons of an unionized atom is the same as the number of protons, the number of electrons would probably change too, but this is not technically a requirement of transformation.
I want to point out also that the individual particles usually do not change in transformation (though this can happen), just their number.
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Why do aomic nuclei undergo transmutation?
Atomic nuclei undergo transmutation to achieve a more stable configuration by changing their composition. This process occurs through natural radioactive decay or by bombarding the nucleus with particles such as protons or neutrons. Transmutation can lead to the formation of different elements or isotopes.
What is given off during beta particle transmutation?
During beta particle transmutation, a beta particle (which is an electron or positron) is emitted from an unstable nucleus as it transforms into a different element or isotope. This process typically occurs when a neutron in the nucleus decays into a proton and an electron (beta-minus decay) or when a proton transforms into a neutron and emits a positron (beta-plus decay). In addition to the beta particle, a neutrino is also released during beta-minus decay, while a neutrino is emitted in beta-plus decay. Overall, this transmutation results in a change in the atomic number and, consequently, the identity of the element.
What is the fusion product of the reaction of an alpha particle with Ne-20?
Look up the atomic number of Neon, add 2 to that (since an alpha particle has two protons), and add 4 to the atomic mass (since the alpha particle has 4 mass units).
What atomic particle that is negatively charged?
This is the particle in an orbital in the space around the atoms nucleus and it is called an electron.
Which number in a nuclear chemical symbol represents the charge of the particle?
The number in a nuclear chemical symbol represents the charge of the particle is the atomic number or the number of protons in the nucleus.
Why do aomic nuclei undergo transmutation?
Atomic nuclei undergo transmutation to achieve a more stable configuration by changing their composition. This process occurs through natural radioactive decay or by bombarding the nucleus with particles such as protons or neutrons. Transmutation can lead to the formation of different elements or isotopes.
What goes under no chemical change in a chemical reaction?
Mono-atomic ions do not undergo a chemical change during a chemical reaction.
Which sub-atomic particle creates chemical reaction?
Proton and Neutron do not take part in chemical reaction. Only electron takes part in the reaction.
What is given off during beta particle transmutation?
During beta particle transmutation, a beta particle (which is an electron or positron) is emitted from an unstable nucleus as it transforms into a different element or isotope. This process typically occurs when a neutron in the nucleus decays into a proton and an electron (beta-minus decay) or when a proton transforms into a neutron and emits a positron (beta-plus decay). In addition to the beta particle, a neutrino is also released during beta-minus decay, while a neutrino is emitted in beta-plus decay. Overall, this transmutation results in a change in the atomic number and, consequently, the identity of the element.
What is the fusion product of the reaction of an alpha particle with Ne-20?
Look up the atomic number of Neon, add 2 to that (since an alpha particle has two protons), and add 4 to the atomic mass (since the alpha particle has 4 mass units).
Why would an elements atomic number change after transmutation?
Transmutation by definition means the conversion of one element into another, and so it follows that its atomic number must also change. Every element has a unique atomic number.
Why are Elements whose atomic numbers are greater than 92 are sometimes referred to as the transmutation elements?
Elements with atomic numbers greater than 92 are referred to as transmutation elements because they are typically created artificially through nuclear reactions involving the bombardment of lighter elements with high-energy particles. This process involves changing one element into another through nuclear transmutation. Some of these transuranium elements are not found in nature and can only be produced in nuclear reactors or particle accelerators.
What is the atomic mass-?
The atomic mass is the mass of a molecule, atomic particle or sub-atomic particle.
When you produce energy from a reaction where does it come from?
Energy release at atomic level when a particle move from one orbit to another.
Which atomic particle has an atomic mass of one amu but no net charge?
This atomic particle is the neutron.
How is rusting and transmutation related?
Rusting is a specific type of oxidation reaction that occurs when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of water to form iron oxide. Transmutation, on the other hand, is the process of changing one element into another through nuclear reactions. While both rusting and transmutation involve chemical or atomic changes, they occur through different mechanisms and at different scales.
When elements are increased by atomic numbers what is this called?
"Transmutation" or possibly "nuclear fusion."
