Question

How do scientists perform an artificial transmutation?


A) They use a strong electric current to remove neutrons from an atom.

B) They use a particle accelerator to speed up nuclear decay.

C) They bombard nuclei with high-energy particles, such as protons, neutrons, or alpha particles.

Answer 1

C) They bombard nuclei with high-energy particles, such as protons, neutrons, or alpha particles.