Problem 81P
Problem 81P
An ancient skull has a carbon-14 content of 1.563% of that found in living organisms. How old is the skull?
Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1 of 2
Solution 81P:
Here, we are going to calculate the old of the skull.
Step1:
Half life period of the carbon-14 is 5730 years
We know,
t1/2 =
k =
=
= 1.209x 10-4 yr-1
Step 2 of 2
