Beginning in the late 19th century and continuing into the 20th century, the Industrial Revolution was fueled

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Beginning in the late 19th century and continuing into the 20th century, the Industrial Revolution was fueled by coal and spewed enormous volumes of 14C-depleted CO2 into the atmosphere.

(a) Why is coal 14C-depleted?

(b) How would the increase in 14C-depleted CO2 affect the date of a very old object in which its 14C/12C ratio was compared to the 20th-century ratio? Explain.

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

ISBN: 9780357026991

4th Edition

Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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