WAEC Physics 2011 Theory — Question 34
Question 34 of 39 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2011 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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15(a)(i) Explain the term transmutation as it relates to radioactivity.
Model answer
Transmutation is the conversion of one chemical element into another. It entails a change in the structure of atomic nuclei induced spontaneously by radioactive decay such as alpha decay and beta decay.
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