This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: True or False: Radioactive decay permits geologists to determine the age of some minerals. ... (Read 24 times)

AEWBW

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 16, 2018
True or False: Radioactive decay permits geologists to determine the age of some minerals.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

What percentage of the 339 natural isotopes are unstable?
 
  A) 99.9
  B) 10.0
  C) 50.6
  D) 20.6


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

swimkari

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


AEWBW

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

LVPMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

A true albino squirrel. Note the pink eyes. A true albino squirrel. Note the pink eyes.
TrUe....FaLsE TrUe....FaLsE
Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders
The decay rate of a radioactive sample decreases from 175 kBq to 12.4 kBq in 18.3 s. What is ... The decay rate of a radioactive sample decreases from 175 kBq to 12.4 kBq in 18.3 s. What is ...
The system moves at 1.50 2 m/s while the inclined planes are rough. a) Determine the ... The system moves at 1.50 2 m/s while the inclined planes are rough. a) Determine the ...
Which reaction below represents Th decay by alpha emission? Which reaction below represents Th decay by alpha emission?
Video: Introduction to Heart Attacks

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library