Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation

14N + 4He → 17O + 1H

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Nitrogen N 1 (g)
Réactif Helium He 1 (g)
Produit Oxygen O 1 (g)
Produit Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

This discovery opened the field of nuclear physics, leading to nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, and particle accelerator science.

Propriétés

Type
Nuclear
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Endothermique
ΔH
120000000,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

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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.