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Which type of reaction occurs when a high energy particle collides with the nucleus of an atom, converting that atom to an atom of a different element?
(1) addition (3) substitution
(2) neutralization (4) transmutation


Sagot :

The term used is transmutation

Answer: (4) transmutation

Explanation:

Addition reaction is defined as the reaction in which two reactants get added to give single product.

[tex]A+B\rightarrow AB[/tex]

Substitution reaction is defined as the reaction in which one atom replaces the other atom from the compound.

[tex]AB+C\rightarrow AC+B[/tex]

Neutralization reaction  is defined as the chemical reaction in which an acid reacts with a base to produce a salt and water molecule.

[tex]HX+BOH\rightarrow BX}H_2O[/tex]

Transmutation is a chemical reaction in which nucleus of the atom undergoes a change by radioactive decay and thus result into formation of new nucleus.

[tex]_{92}^{235}\textrm{U}+_0^1\textrm{n}\rightarrow _{56}^{143}Ba+_{36}^{90}Kr+3_0^1\textrm{n}[/tex]