
Nuclear Transmutation: How Elements Change in Nature and Science
Nuclear transmutation changes one element or isotope into another by altering protons or neutrons. It occurs naturally (e.g., in stars, radioactive decay) or artificially (e.g., in reactors, particle accelerators). This process is key to element formation, medical isotope production, nuclear energy, and waste reduction. While gold can be transmuted, it’s economically unfeasible.
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