Which term identifies the change that occurs when the nucleus of an atom is converted from one element to another?

Regents Chemistry June 2026

27 Which term identifies the change that occurs when the nucleus of an atom is converted from one element to another?

(1) addition (3) sublimation

(2) combustion (4) transmutation

Solution:

Transmutation is a term used to identify the change that happens when one element is converted into another. Choice 4 is the correct.

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