A particular rock is thought to be 250 million years old. If it contains 4.51 mg of 238U, how much 206 Pb should it contain? Assume 238U decays directly to 206PB with a half-life of 4.47 x 10° y. Number i Units

A particular rock is thought to be 250 million years old. If it contains 4.51 mg of 238U, how much 206 Pb should it contain? Assume 238U decays directly to 206PB with a half-life of 4.47 x 10° y. Number i Units

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