The decay of radioactive elements to stable elements can be used to date certain rocks and minerals.

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The decay of radioactive elements to stable elements can be used to “date” certain rocks and minerals. Going from dating oldest rocks to dating youngest rocks, rank the following radioactive elements: (a) carbon-14, (b) potassium-40, (c) uranium-238, (d) uranium-235.

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Conceptual Physical Science

ISBN: 978-0134060491

6th edition

Authors: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt

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