Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation

14N + 4He → 17O + 1H

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль Вещество Коэффициент Состояние
Реагент Nitrogen N 1 (g)
Реагент Helium He 1 (g)
Продукт Oxygen O 1 (g)
Продукт Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

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

Свойства

Тип
Nuclear
Обратимая
Нет
Энергия
Эндотермическая
ΔH
120000000,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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.