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How is the carbon-14 made

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Answer:

by the interaction of neutrons with nitrogen 14.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon 14 is continuely made by the interaction of neutrons with nitrogen 14 in the earths atomsphere; the neutrons required for this reaction are produced by cosmic rays interacting with the earths atmosphere.

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