Unit 4 Lesson .07-Radioactive Dating Flashcards by beep bop | Brainscape

Q

What happens over a constant rate of time?

A

Radioactive decay.

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Q

What happens when a nucleus is breaking down?

A

Particles are released.

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Q

What is a half life?

A

A half-life is the time it takes for half the radioactive nuclei in a sample to undergo radioactive decay.

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