Explanation:
When one element or isotope is converted into another chemical element then this process is known as nuclear transmutation.
In nuclear transmutation, there occurs a change in nucleus or core of the atom undergoing the reaction.
Nuclear transmutation is a nuclear reaction and during this reaction there is release of some energy.
Three pros of nuclear transmutation are as follows.
- Produced energy can be utilized for any other reaction or work.
- It releases green house gases and helps to decrease the effect of global warming.
- Emit less amount of carbon dioxide.
Three cons of nuclear transmutation are as follows.
- Since nuclear transmutation is a nuclear reaction so there will be production of some radioactive waste which can cause damage or harm to the environment.
- Elements used in nuclear transmutation are non-renewable.
- The waste produced can not be disposed off easily as the cost to manage nuclear waste is very high.
