The Electron Microprobe,a Commonly Used Analytical Instrument in Geology,focuses a Beam

question 29

Multiple Choice

The electron microprobe,a commonly used analytical instrument in geology,focuses a beam of electrons on a sample to determine____

• A) the amount of radioactive minerals.
• B) how atoms are arranged.
• C) the atomic weight.
• D) the chemical composition.

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