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In potassium-argon dating, how does the proportion of remaining potassium in a rock or fossil change over time?

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n potassium-argon dating, the proportion of remaining potassium in a rock or fossil decreases over time, [ as the radioactive isotope of potassium decays slowly into stable argon. ] This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful

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It decreases

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