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Chapter 20, Problem 72AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The statement, “Thescientist is able to tell the age of the fossil,”is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Radiometric dating is a technique used to date objects and rocks based on the decay rate of the various radioactive isotopes.

Carbon-14 dating is a type of analysis in which the objective age of carbon-based material is determined.

To determine the age of an object, the half-life of a radioactive isotope is used as an atomic clock.

A mass spectrometer determines the type and amount of isotopes present in the rock.

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