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Levart [38]
3 years ago
14

Isotopic dating relies on a process called _______, where heavier radioisotopes transform into lighter elements.

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Roman55 [17]3 years ago
3 0
<h2>Answer: Radioactive decay</h2>

<u>Radioactive decay</u> is a spontaneous process in which the nucleus of an atom disintegrates, giving way to the emission of radiation and the appearance of a new nucleus, releasing energy in the process.

<u>This process is widely used in radioactive </u><u>geological dating</u> (also called <u>isotopic dating or radioisotope dating</u>) in which radioactive impurities were selectively incorporated when the fossil materials were formed.

Therefore:

Isotopic dating relies on a process called <u>radioactive decay</u>

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