Radioactive Dating Flashcards
1
Q
What is radioactive dating?
A
Radioactive elements break down releasing particles & energy. It forms another element.
2
Q
What is half-life?
A
The half life is the time it takes for half of radioactive atoms to decay
3
Q
What is carbon-14 dating?
A
All plants & animals contain carbon - 14. It breaks down into nitrogen-14 as organisms decays.
