An element that has broken down and released particles and energy is said to be _____________.
Absolute Dating

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radioactive
2.
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Radiometric dating is possible because the rates of decay of radioactive isotopes __________.
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are constant
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The element that is the product of radioactive decay is known as the __________.
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daughter element
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The length of time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay is its __________.
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half-life
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Scientists use radioactive decay to measure __________.
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absolute time
6.
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What is the term for the original radioactive element before decay occurs?
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parent element
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What is the process called when an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation?
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radioactive decay
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