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During which type of change can an atom of uranium become an atom of

plutonium?

A. Nuclear

B. Physical

C. Phase

D. Chemical

User Byte Lab
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A: Nuclear


Explanation: what the person said above
User Zaraki Kenpachi
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Answer:

A. Nuclear

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference between uranium and plutonium is in the nucleus - the number of protons/neutron it contains. Therefore only by having a change to the nucleus (ie a nuclear change) can this occur.

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