Question

Which type of reaction occurs when a high energy particle collides with the nucleus of an atom, converting that atom to an atom of a different element?

(1) addition (3) substitution
(2) neutralization (4) transmutation

Answer 1

The term used is transmutation

Answer 2

Answer: (4) transmutation

Step-by-step explanation:

Addition reaction is defined as the reaction in which two reactants get added to give single product.

`A+B\rightarrow AB`

Substitution reaction is defined as the reaction in which one atom replaces the other atom from the compound.

`AB+C\rightarrow AC+B`

Neutralization reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which an acid reacts with a base to produce a salt and water molecule.

`HX+BOH\rightarrow BX}H_2O`

Transmutation is a chemical reaction in which nucleus of the atom undergoes a change by radioactive decay and thus result into formation of new nucleus.

`_(92)^(235)\textrm{U}+_0^1\textrm{n}\rightarrow _(56)^(143)Ba+_(36)^(90)Kr+3_0^1\textrm{n}`