Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation

14N + 4He → 17O + 1H

Descripción general

In 1919, Ernest Rutherford achieved the first artificial nuclear transmutation by bombarding nitrogen-14 with alpha particles to produce oxygen-17 and a proton. This proved that elements could be transformed into other elements, realizing the ancient alchemists' dream of transmutation.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Nitrogen N 1 (g)
Reactivo Helium He 1 (g)
Producto Oxygen O 1 (g)
Producto Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Rutherford's experiment proved the alchemists' dream of transforming one element into another was possible, though not in the way they imagined.

Importancia industrial

Hito histórico que abrió el camino a la física nuclear, la energía atómica y la producción de isótopos sintéticos.

Propiedades

Tipo
Nuclear
Reversible
No
Energía
Endotérmico
ΔH
120000000,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation?
The balanced equation is: ¹⁴N + ⁴He → ¹⁷O + ¹H.
What type of reaction is Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation?
Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation is a nuclear reaction.
Is Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation exothermic or endothermic?
Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 120000000.0 kJ/mol.