Absolute Dating
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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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