The alchemists of past centuries were always looking for a magical way to change lead into gold.

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The alchemists of past centuries were always looking for a magical way to change lead into gold. With nuclear reactions, how would a modern alchemist try to accomplish this transition? (One isotope of lead has 82 protons and 125 neutrons, whereas gold has 79 protons and 118 neutrons.)
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Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0077274313

10th edition

Authors: Raymond Chang

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