Which mechanism governs accumulation of decay products in geochronology?

💡 Explanation

Isotopic fractionation, a mass-dependent selection of isotopes alters ratios because lighter isotopes react faster. Therefore, the concentration of parent and daughter isotopes changes during radioactive decay rather than remaining constant, therefore causing inaccurate age estimates if uncorrected.

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