Transmutación nuclear de Rutherford

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 Nitrógeno N 1 (g)
Reactivo Helio He 1 (g)
Producto Oxígeno O 1 (g)
Producto Hidrógeno 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.

Preguntas frecuentes

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