Tag: Radioactive Decay
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Carbon Dating
Introduction Carbon dating, also known as radiocarbon dating, is a scientific method used to determine the age of organic material. This technique is founded on the principles of radioactive decay, and specifically on the decay of carbon-14 isotope. Radioactive Decay of Carbon-14 Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon with a half-life of about 5,730…
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Radioactive Decay
Introduction Radioactive decay, also known as nuclear decay or radioactivity, is a spontaneous process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation. This can include alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, or other particles. Definition and Equation In radioactive decay, a parent nucleus transforms into a daughter nucleus and in the process…