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Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen

action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

lightning discharge in atmosphere

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Rajs said: 8 years ago

But how does it get converted to carbon as it has 7 electrons before. Ejecting an electron shouldn't make it carbon?

Ritesh Singh said: 8 years ago

A radioactive isotope of carbon @Jyoti.

Jyoti said: 8 years ago

First, I want to know about what is radiocarbon. Please explain.

Abhi said: 8 years ago

What is radiocarbon?

Saroj Kumar Rajahansa said: 8 years ago

Which find we get fast neutron?

Hitanshu said: 8 years ago

How are neutrons fast for radiocarbon?

Pratiksha yadav said: 8 years ago

What is radiocabon?

Jack said: 8 years ago

What is equation of its reaction?

What is radiocarbon?

Describe the answer with respect to the releted question.

Rocky said: 8 years ago

What is radiocarbon and how it's role in the atmosphere?

Raghu said: 8 years ago

What is the source of the fast neutron?

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