Small Question on Transmutation

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I know this is probably really simplistic for you guys, but I just learned about transmutation in my Chemistry class today, and I was wondering whether or not all elements can be transmuted by bombardment with alpha (or some other) particles, or only a few can.

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Theoretically All elements and isotopes of each element can be transmuted by bombardment by different particles (alpha, protons, neutrons etc) at different energies.
 
Ah, thanks! That's cool.