The ratio of 87 Rb to 87 Sr can be used for the dating of geological samples,

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The ratio of 87Rb to 87Sr can be used for the dating of geological samples, assuming that all of the strontium came from the beta decay of rubidium (t1/2 = 5.0 × 1010 years). What is the age of a rock sample if 87Sr/87Rb = 0.051?

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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