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modern scientists can change lead into gold by nuclear bombardment. what is the problem with making gold in this way? a the gold is of poor quality. b it is too expensive. c it is too dangerous. d lead has now become more valuable than gold.
Nuclear bombardment requires complex and costly equipment, along with a large - scale energy input. The cost of the process far exceeds the value of the gold produced. The quality of gold produced is not poor, and while nuclear processes have risks, the main deterrent is cost. Also, lead is not more valuable than gold.
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b. It is too expensive.