10.3: Absolute Age Dating (P. 344-351) Flashcards
1
Q
Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.
A
Isotopes
2
Q
The process by which an unstable element naturally changes into another element that is stable.
A
Radioactive Decay
3
Q
The time required for half of the parent isotopes to decay into daughter isotopes.
A
Half-Life
4
Q
The numerical age, in years, of a rock or object
A
Absolute Age
