In which type of reaction can an atom of one element be converted to an atom of another element?

January 2018 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

28 In which type of reaction can an atom of one element be converted to an atom of another element?
(1) addition

(2) reduction

(3) substitution

(4) transmutation

Solution: Transmutation is the changing of a nucleus of one element into the nucleus of another element.

Answer: 4

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