Chapter 21, Problem 21.40QP

(a)

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Interpretation: The given statements are to be authenticited.

Concept introduction: The half life of $\text{carbon}-14$ is $5,730$ years.

To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “The amount of ${}^{14}\text{C}$ in all object is same”.

(b)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “ $\text{Carbon}-14$ is unstable and is readily lost from the atmosphere”.

(c)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “The ratio of ${}^{14}\text{C}$ to ${}^{12}\text{C}$ in the atmosphere is a constant”.

(d)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “Living tissue absorb ${}^{12}\text{C}$ but not ${}^{14}\text{C}$”.