One method of dating rocks is based on their 87 Sr/ 87 Rb ratio. 87 Rb is

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One method of dating rocks is based on their 87Sr/87Rb ratio. 87Rb is a β emitter with a half-life of 4.88 x 1010 years. A certain rock has a mass ratio 87Sr/87Rb of 0.004/1.00. What is the age of the rock?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

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Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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