A fossil is found to contain the radioactive parent and daughter isotopes uranium 235U, and lead 207Pb, in the ratio 12.5% to 87.5%. Assuming that no 207Pb was present when the fossil first formed, estimate the age of this sample. Please show some thought process and a therefore statement. Thank you very much, have a great day!

A fossil is found to contain the radioactive parent and daughter isotopes uranium 235U, and lead 207Pb, in the ratio 12.5% to 87.5%. Assuming that no 207Pb was present when the fossil first formed, estimate the age of this sample. Please show some thought process and a therefore statement. Thank you very much, have a great day!

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Evidence Of Evolution

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