Consider two samples with differing amounts of radioactive elements, embedded gaseous daughter elements, and inert material (which is not involved in the decay process). Which sample is older, as determined by radioactive dating?
A. Sample A.
B. Sample B.
C. (There is a tie.)
D. (Cannot be determined, as they have different amounts of inert material.)
Answer:A
Consider two samples with differing amounts of radioactive elements, embedded gaseous daughter elements, and inert material (which is not involved in the decay process). Which sample is older, as determined by radioactive dating?
A. Sample A. B. Sample B. C. (There is a tie.) D. (Cannot be determined, as they have different amounts of inert material.)