In living things what is the source of the carbon-14 that is used in radiocarbon dating

A+b→2c when the reaction begins, the researcher records that the rate of reaction is such that 1 mole of a is consumed per minute. after making changes to the reaction, the researcher notes that 2 moles of a are consumed per minute. what change could the researcher have made to effect this change?

How is 0.00235 expressed in proper scientific notation? a. 2.35 × 10-3 b. 0.235 × 10-2 c. 2.35 d. 2.35 × 103

Why does his teacher ask him to balance the equation by including the correct coefficient