Absolute Dating

Absolute Dating

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Science

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An element that has broken down and released particles and energy is said to be _____________.

Back

radioactive

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Radiometric dating is possible because the rates of decay of radioactive isotopes __________.

Back

are constant

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The element that is the product of radioactive decay is known as the __________.

Back

daughter element

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The length of time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay is its __________.

Back

half-life

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Scientists use radioactive decay to measure __________.

Back

absolute time

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the original radioactive element before decay occurs?

Back

parent element

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation?

Back

radioactive decay

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