Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
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21. Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Binding Energy
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In which type of nuclear reaction is an atom of one element converted into an atom of another element?
A
Transmutation
B
Fusion
C
Alpha decay
D
Fission
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Understand that nuclear reactions involve changes in the nucleus of an atom, which can lead to the transformation of elements.
Recognize that 'transmutation' specifically refers to the process where one element is converted into another by changing the number of protons in the nucleus.
Note that fusion and fission are types of nuclear reactions involving the combining or splitting of nuclei, but they do not always result in a change of element.
Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay where an alpha particle is emitted, which can change the element but is a specific case of transmutation.
Conclude that the general term for a nuclear reaction converting one element into another is 'transmutation'.
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