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Arturiano [62]
3 years ago
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Ava was studying the history of Earth. She learned that radioactive decay helps scientists to determine rock ages. Explain how r

adioactive dating allows scientists to calculate the ages of rocks.
Biology
1 answer:
8_murik_8 [283]3 years ago
5 0
Radioactive atoms are inherently unstable; over time, radioactive "parent atoms" decay into stable "daughter atoms." When molten rock cools, forming what are called igneous rocks, radioactive atoms are trapped inside. ... Scientists date igneous rock using elements that are slow to decay, such as uranium and potassium.
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