Question

Transmutation involves -nuclear change -chemical change -both a nuclear and a chemical change -neither a nuclear nor a chemical change

Answer 1

Transmutation is the conversion of one chemical element or an isotope into another. I believe the correct answer from the choices is the first option. Transmutation involves nuclear change. It  is the process of converting one element into another using bombardment with high energy particles.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Transmutation involves the conversion of one chemical element into another chemical element. This change occurs when an element or isotope passes through a number of reactions. It is a natural process and happens when there is a radioactive decay.

Hence, it is also a nuclear change as it occurs when there is a change in the nucleus of an atom. As this change can be due to the nuclear decay so as a result there will be some change in energy also. It  is the process where one element converts into another using bombardment with high energy particles.

Thus, we can conclude that transmutation involves is a nuclear change.