Question

${}_6{C}^{14}$ in the upper atmosphere is formed by the action of neutron on :

• A. ${}_7{N}^{14}$
• B. ${}_8{O}^{17}$
• C. ${}_6{C}^{12}$
• D. ${}_8{O}^{18}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A ${}_7{N}^{14}$

${}_6{C}^{14}$ in the upper atmosphere is formed by the action of neutron on ${}_7{N}^{14}$

${}_7{N}^{14}{+}_0{n}^1{\to }_6{C}^{14}{+}_1{P}^1$