Question

For the purpose of this question, an element has a half-life of 5000 years. How old is a sample of a rock

containing this element if the ratio of parent to daughter elements is 1/4 to 3/4.

A. 3 million years old

B. 10,000 years old

C. 3000 years old

D. 20,000 years old

Question For the purpose of this question, an element has a half-life of 5000 years. How old is a sample of a rock containing this element if the ratio of parent to daughter elements is 1/4 to 3/4. A. 3 million years old B. 10,000 years old C. 3000 years old D. 20,000 years old