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  • 27-03-2016
  • Chemistry
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how can an isotope like carbon 14 be used to date dead organisms

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  • 28-03-2016

a ration of Carbon 12 and 14 are in every living thing.  Once dead the Carbon 14 ceases to be replaced.  They can then measure the ration of C 12 to 14 to date the organism.

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