The statement (C) atomic identity changes but the total number of protons and neutrons do not is correct.
What is transmutation?
The addition or deletion of protons to a nucleus is referred to as transmutation. A transmutation occurs when deuterium is converted to helium.
We have a decay equation shown below:
[tex]\rm _{11}^{6}\textrm{C} \rightarrow_{11}^{5}\textrm{B}+_{0}^{+1}\textrm{e}[/tex]
As the one-electron subtraction occurred and atom C becomes atom B so the decay equation is affected by atomic identity, but not by the total number of protons and neutrons.
Thus, the statement (C) atomic identity changes but the total number of protons and neutrons do not is correct.
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