How is carbon 14 formed in the atmosphere?
1 Answer
Nov 22, 2016
The carbon-14 is produced in the atmosphere by secondary neutrons.
Explanation:
The carbon-14 is produced in the atmosphere by secondary neutrons. These neutrons are the result of the reaction of cosmic radiation with the atmospheric nitrogen.
This hot carbon-14 atom rapidly reacts with oxygen and produce CO. The CO oxidized to CO2.
