Why can't lead turn into gold?

Answer 1

Transmutation, The process of turning one element to another is impossible by chemical means. This is because the comparable size and strength of molecular bonds vs. the bonds of protons and neutrons are not even on the same order of magnitude. It would be like trying to open a welded shut vessel with a bottle opener the size of the U.S.A.

Answer 2

It is impossible to change copper into gold using chemical reactions. To change an element into another element you need to add or take away a number of its protons, neutrons, or electrons. This physical change requires extreme amounts of energy - nuclear energy. Therefore, while it is impossible to change copper into gold using chemicals, it is possible to change elements like Hydrogen into other elements like Helium using nuclear energy - it happens all the time in the sun.

Answer 3

It is technically possible to turn lead into gold. Glenn Seaborg succeeded in turning a tiny amount of lead into gold. However, the process is very cost-prohibitive.

Answer 4

The process called as transmulation.

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Answer 5

It sure can. Basically, any element can be converted into any other element. However, it is way too expensive to do that in significant quantities.

Answer 6

It is not entirely impossible, but it is too expensive to make money that way.

Answer 7

These are only illusions not science.

Answer 8

This was the problem of the alchemists.

Answer 9

No.