Question

When transmutation occurs, (2 points)

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2 points
one type of atom changes into a different type of atom.

one isotope of an atom changes into a different isotope of the atom.

alpha particles are always released.

fusion always occurs.

Answer 1

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In nuclear transmutation, one type of atom changes into a different type of atom. This can occur through various processes such as radioactive decay, neutron capture, or nuclear reactions. Isotopes of an element can also change into different isotopes through transmutation. Alpha particles are not always released during transmutation, and fusion is not always involved in the process.