If a Mineral Sample Is Dated Using the Potassium- Argon

question 31

Multiple Choice

If a mineral sample is dated using the potassium- argon dating method, and if some of the argon- 40 gas has escaped, the mineral's age:

• A) will appear to be younger than it really is.
• B) will not be affected.
• C) will appear to be older than it really is.
• D) can be determined by measuring the quantity of parent material present.

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