How do you turn lead into gold?

Answer 1

It has been accomplished using a particle accelerator as with making isotope elements. But the quantity is just a few atoms of gold and the cost literally thousands of times that of naturally mined gold. The claims made by alchemists were deceptions.

Answer 2

I wouldn't assume lead can turn into gold easily. nuclear chem tells you that the decay of radioactive atoms can reduce the mass. but it usually lose 2 protons at a time. lead has 82 protons, gold has 79 protons, so you need a different decay to turn (82 - 2 = 80) 80 to 79. it is very unusual.

Answer 3

It's possible to do by irradiating the appropriate isotope of lead with the right form of ionizing radiation.

Unfortunately, the amount of gold produced is minute and is worth much less than the cost of the energy used to produce it.

Answer 4

Bombard it with radiation... if you pump up the nucleus of an atom, you can change it from one element to another.

It isn't impossible, and it isn't magic, but it is impractical.

Answer 5

you need a controlled fusion reactor, an exchange of some of the letters or a good imagination.

Answer 6

Remove the E and the A and put G and O

Answer 7

magic... because you can't in any way that's real....