Radioactive isotopes in fossils decay at a constant rate. The ratio of radioactive isotope to stable isotope can be examined to estimate the age of the fossil or the rock it was…

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Melinda Green · Answer 1 · 2024-08-30T09:31:16+0000

Answer: The ratio of radioactive isotope to stable isotope can be examined to estimate the age of fossils. This process is known as radiometric dating.

Radioactive isotopes in fossils decay at a constant rate. The ratio of radioactive isotope to stable isotope can be examined to estimate the age of the fossil or the rock it was…

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