The Reaction Shown Below Is Responsible for Creating ¹⁴C in the Atmosphere

question 53

Multiple Choice

The reaction shown below is responsible for creating ¹⁴C in the atmosphere. What is the bombarding particle ?

• A) positron
• B) neutron
• C) alpha particle
• D) proton
• E) electron

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Definitions:

Compound

A chemical substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.

Dimethylheptanoic Acid

denotes a hypothetical organic compound, potentially misnamed, suggesting a heptanoic acid derivative substituted with two methyl groups.

γ-hydroxypentanoic Acid

An organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group attached to the third carbon and a carboxylic acid group at the end.

γ-hydroxy-γ-methylbutyric Acid

An organic compound, structurally related to β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), and is involved in the biosynthesis and metabolism of fatty acids.