Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation

14N + 4He → 17O + 1H

Ikhtisar

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.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Nitrogen N 1 (g)
Reaktan Helium He 1 (g)
Produk Oxygen O 1 (g)
Produk Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Contoh Sehari-hari

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

Pentingnya dalam Industri

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

Sifat

Jenis
Nuclear
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Endoterm
ΔH
120000000,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

Alpha Decay of Radon-222 Neutron Capture by Uranium-238 Beta Decay of Strontium-90 Beta Decay of Cobalt-60 Beta Decay of Carbon-14 Proton-Proton Chain (Solar Fusion) Uranium-235 Fission Positron Emission of Carbon-11 Positron Emission of Fluorine-18 (PET Scan) Alpha Decay of Radium-226

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.