Chapter 21, Problem 21.45QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The figure representing the close-up of the center of a giant sequoia tree that was cut down in $1891$ and the presence of Kings Canyon National park at this place and the presence of certain number of growth rings and the removal of samples of tree for the radiocarbon dating today is given. The difference in ${}^{14}\text{C}{/}^{12}\text{C}$ ratio in the innermost ring in comparison with the ratio in the youngest ring is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The time taken by any species to get reduced to half of its original concentration is called half-life of that species.

To determine: The difference in ${}^{14}\text{C}{/}^{12}\text{C}$ ratio in the innermost ring in comparison with the ratio in the youngest ring.